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Meaningful Holidays without the Pressure
Episode 9
Wednesday, 17 December, 2025
Originally recorded on November 19, 2025.The holidays are meant to bring joy—but for many parents, they also come with stress, family pressure, and competing expectations. Between excited kids, long to-do lists, and well-meaning grandparents who may have very different ideas about what’s “best,” it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. In this honest and helpful conversation, Peace At Home Parenting founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW, and parenting educator Cora Megan, MA, offer realistic strategies to help you manage stress, maintain connection, and create meaningful celebrations that work for your whole family. Whether you're juggling differing traditions, trying to reduce gift overwhelm, or navigating sensitive conversations with extended family, this episode will give you tools to move through the holiday season with more clarity and calm. You’ll learn:How to balance kids’ excitement with structure and presenceWays to set kind, clear boundaries with grandparents and extended familyHow to center connection and meaning over perfection or pressureTips for planning holiday moments that align with your family valuesThis is one of many expert-led conversations from our vault that we’re sharing to make compassionate, practical parenting guidance more accessible—especially during the times you need it most.During this episode, our teachers mentioned this Holiday Santa Letter: https://peaceathomeparenting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Holiday-Santa-letter.pdf👪 About Peace At Home Parenting We’re a team of 40+ parenting experts in child development, mental health, and education. Our mission is to help families strengthen connections and create more peace at home. Start here: https://peaceathomeparenting.com/getting-started/🛠️ What we offer:Quick Video SolutionsLive Classes with Experts1:1 Parent CoachingFull Access Parenting Subscriptions💼 Productivity at Work Begins with Peace at Home Support working parents and boost employee wellbeing. Our corporate programs reduce stress, improve work-life balance, and increase retention.Learn more: https://peaceathomeparenting.com/corporate/📲 Follow + ConnectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceAtHomeParentingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaceathomeparentingsolutions/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@peaceathomeparenting/videosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peaceathomeparenting/Questions? Email us at solutions@peaceathomeparenting.com
