Holiday Magic Without the Meltdown
Laurel Crossley joins us again with guest host Kathryn Collins to explore how small, thoughtful decisions can make a huge difference for families during the holidays. From keeping little ones comfortable and predictable to helping older kids engage in meaningful ways, we cover boundaries, calm moments, and simple strategies to create lasting memories without the overwhelm.
Key Points:
๐ฅ Keeping young children settled and comfortable, even when routines are challenged.
๐ฅ Setting clear expectations with extended family to reduce tension and stress.
๐ฅ Creating calm spaces and rhythms that support babies, toddlers, and new parents.
๐ฅ Reimagining gift-giving and holiday activities to boost connection, not clutter.
๐ฅ Involving older children in planning, budgeting, and traditions that teach life skills.
๐ฅ Recognizing when itโs time to pause or step back to protect your childโs well-being.
Before Birth and Beyond: The Lasting Power of Calm Beginnings
๐๐ข๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ค๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฆ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ญ๐ก ๐ฌ๐ก๐๐ฉ๐๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ญ๐จ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ซโ๐ฌ ๐๐ฆ๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ? ๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฆ ๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฉ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ญ๐จ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ?
Educator and wellness expert Laurel Crossley shares insights from 30 years of supporting families, and the science behind calm beginnings that lead to confident kids.Laurel Crosby shares how a motherโs emotional state, even before birth, can shape a childโs development for years to come.
๐ฅ She explains the importance of supporting maternal mental, emotional, and spiritual health
๐ฅ How early calm and connection lay the foundation for resilient, empathetic children.
๐ฅ From mindfulness in everyday life to modelling emotional regulation during tantrums
๐ฅ Practical strategies for parents and educators
๐ฅ The power of outdoor play, sensory tools, and storytelling to help children manage their emotions.