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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:

💥 Keeping young children settled and comfortable, even when routines are challenged.

💥 Setting clear expectations with extended family to reduce tension and stress.

💥 Creating calm spaces and rhythms that support babies, toddlers, and new parents.

💥 Reimagining gift-giving and holiday activities to boost connection, not clutter.

💥 Involving older children in planning, budgeting, and traditions that teach life skills.

💥 Recognizing when it’s time to pause or step back to protect your child’s well-being.

 

Coming November 27th

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𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐨𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬 𝐮𝐩?

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:

💥 Keeping young children settled and comfortable, even when routines are challenged.

💥 Setting clear expectations with extended family to reduce tension and stress.

💥 Creating calm spaces and rhythms that support babies, toddlers, and new parents.

💥 Reimagining gift-giving and holiday activities to boost connection, not clutter.

💥 Involving older children in planning, budgeting, and traditions that teach life skills.

💥 Recognizing when it’s time to pause or step back to protect your child’s well-being.



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Before Birth and Beyond: The Lasting Power of Calm Beginnings

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬?

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 mother’s emotional state, even before birth, can shape a child’s development for years to come.

💥 She explains the importance of supporting maternal mental, emotional, and spiritual health

💥 How early calm and connection lay the foundation for resilient, empathetic children.

💥 From mindfulness in everyday life to modelling emotional regulation during tantrums

💥 Practical strategies for parents and educators

💥 The power of outdoor play, sensory tools, and storytelling to help children manage their emotions.

 
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𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬? 

For over 40 years, Laurel Crossley has dedicated her career in support of children and their families. From hosting parent and child workshops to coaching parents and their children, Mindfulness & Meditation has been at the centre of her work offering coping strategies for those dealing with worry and anxiety.

During the pandemic, she was approached by her local television station to create a program to support families and children and Help! We’ve Got Anxiety!™ began. Today, she offers Meditating Munchkins™ for preschools, daycares and schools for children ages 18 months - 5 years as a mental health promotion strategy teaching the fundamentals of meditation. 

Laurel shares how a mother’s emotional state, even before birth, can shape a child’s development for years to come.

💥 She explains the importance of supporting maternal mental, emotional, and spiritual health

💥 How early calm and connection lay the foundation for resilient, empathetic children.

💥 From mindfulness in everyday life to modelling emotional regulation during tantrums

💥 Practical strategies for parents and educators

💥 The power of outdoor play, sensory tools, and storytelling to help children manage their emotions.



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