Ho, ho, holy moly! Can you believe there’s only 4 more Mondays until 2025?! With the holidays in full swing, there’s a lot to do… and we’re guessing only Kim K has a Tesla Bot to be a special little helper this holiday season. That’s why we’ve got your back with a foolproof guide to nailing the holidays as a parent, without losing your mind before the new year. 😉

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• Someone asks how work is going for you between now and December 31. 🫠

• This season, we are asking for the gift of *patience*... deep breaths. 🙏

🔥Parenting Tip of the Week🔥

"It is understandable if you are having thoughts about how challenging it is to feel joy during “the most joyful time of year.” This is an experience felt by so many burnt out parents, and we need to give parents permission to feel like they don’t have to “fake it” during this time."

By Elizabeth Baron

LMHC, Little Spoon Advisor 

Q: Am I a Grinch if I don’t love the holidays anymore?

A: The holidays are a complicated time— it’s totally OK to love or dread this time of year. Don’t deny yourself of the feeling, try taking a moment to acknowledge them and say, “That’s okay, thought or feeling; you can live in me. I’m a good parent who doesn’t love the holidays, and that’s okay.”.

Q: How can I start to teach my little one about gratitude during this time of year? 

A: Build a simple gratitude ritual into your daily routine together. During dinner or bedtime, ask your child what made them happy that day and why they’re thankful for it. Don’t be surprised if the answer is something like “my yellow bulldozer” or “Bluey.” Gratitude doesn’t have to be deep, it just has to be noticed.