Merry MILFmas to our favorite milfies & your families. It's our first holiday season together so we wanted to make it extra special. Today we are kicking off our 10 Day Giveaway to give back to all of our listeners! You'll get to hear (or see if you're on Youtube!) all of the goodies we are gifting so head to our IG @didwejustbecomemilfs for all of the details to enter. 

We are only days away from the holidays so let's buckle up & try not to lose our minds over all of the travel plans, family dynamics, gift wrap, skipped naps, & everything else this time of year can bring. We hope this episode feels like a warm hug heading into the holidays- we chat all things managing expectations, setting boundaries with family, creating memories over perfect moments, & how less is truly just way more. 

Key Takeaways:

• Setting boundaries is crucial for maintaining sanity during family gatherings.
• Creating memories with kids is more important than holiday perfection!
• Overstimulation can affect both moms and kids, especially during busy times.
• It's okay to prioritize your family's needs over extended family expectations.
• Less is often more when it comes to holiday plans.
• Navigating family dynamics requires clear communication and boundaries.
• It's okay to skip certain traditions if they don't fit your family.
• Every holiday season will be different, embrace the changes.
• Social media often portrays a perfect image that doesn't reflect reality.
• Holidays can bring up feelings of grief and anxiety for many.
• Sharing responsibilities with your partner during the holidays.

Show Notes:

00:00 Welcome to Mom Therapy
06:39 Holiday Giveaways and Joy
07:21 Overstimulation and Family Dynamics
15:10 Navigating the Holidays with Kids
23:02 Setting Boundaries and Expectations
28:14 Navigating Family Dynamics During the Holidays
30:04 The Reality Behind Picture-Perfect Moments
32:06 Managing Holiday Expectations and Grief
33:53 Creating Memorable Holiday Experiences
37:48 Elf on the Shelf: A New Tradition?
41:06 Simplifying Holiday Gift Giving
45:48 Maintaining Calm Amidst Holiday Chaos

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***Gentle reminder that many of the conversations we have stem from personal experience. We always recommend running everything past your trusted professional team of caregivers. We also strive to be a place of support for all women and their unique circumstances by highlighting the inspiring stories of other women & professionals in their field of work. We love you! xx Tayla & Tori