Thriving During the Holidays: A Parent's Guide to Emotional Health and Boundary Setting

Season five comes to a close, and what better way to bid adieu than with a heartfelt guide to steering through the festive frenzy as a parent? I"m Cindy Hevington, and this wrap-up is deeply personal as I share the trials my own family has faced, including my grandmother"s recent diagnosis. But it"s more than just a story; it"s a treasure chest of strategies for setting boundaries and creating game plans with your children. These tactics are crucial, now more than ever, to safeguard our emotional health and preserve mental wellness amidst the holiday hubbub. As we eagerly look forward to season six, anticipated to be rich with wisdom from guests like Dr. Mark Brackett of Yale University, I extend a warm invitation for you to join the conversation. This episode is not just about overcoming the challenges but thriving with your family during the holidays. It"s about respecting your children"s personal space, upholding your unique parenting style despite the whirlwind of opinions, and approaching unsolicited advice with grace and assertiveness. Your narratives and experiences are the fabric of our shared journey, enhancing the tapestry of parenthood we continue to weave together. Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Email me at info@curiousneuron.com THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Get some discounts using the links below Thank you to our main supporters the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro and the McConnell Foundation. Discounts for our community! Pok Pok app. Click on the link below to get 50% off an entire year of this amazing open-ended play app for kids! https://playpokpok.com/redeem/?code=50CURIOUSNEURON BetterHelp is the world’s largest therapy service, and it’s 100% online. Click the link below to get 15% off the first month of therapy http://www.betterhelp.com/curiousneuron Holstee Inspiration and tools to help you live a more meaningful life. Membership, reflection cards for kids and adults:. Enjoy 20% off your purchase using the link below: https://www.holstee.com/?ref=curiousneuron Wondergrade is an app that helps you teach your child healthy emotional coping skills. I am the co-founder! Try my app for free below and enjoy 50% off a 1-year subscription below! https://wondergrade.onelink.me/4kBE/curiousneuron