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Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

The Whinypaluza Mom Support Group on Facebook hosts a monthly challenge to its members. This month’s challenge centered on holiday traditions, stress management, children's perspectives, advice for moms, and new family traditions. Find out what other moms are saying!

• Favorite Holiday Traditions:

• Moms shared cherished traditions such as baking and gifting cookies, family gatherings, singing holiday blessings, involving kids in baking, Holiday movie nights, making gingerbread houses, decorating the tree, and more. The common theme emphasized the joy of togetherness and creating lasting memories.

•Reducing Holiday Stress:

• Insights to alleviate stress included setting boundaries (saying 'no'), staying home for celebrations, prioritizing self-care, early planning, organization, delegating tasks, and embracing what brings joy.

•Children's Perspectives on Holidays:

• Kids highlighted the importance of family time, including friends, holiday music, special foods, appreciating traditions, and looking forward to downtime and relaxation.

•Best Advice for Moms:

• Members shared practical advice such as making lists, utilizing online shopping, embracing memories of lost loved ones, staying organized, practicing self-compassion, and letting go of perfection.

•New Family Traditions:

• Ideas for new traditions encompassed sibling gift exchanges, charity nights, holiday themed pajamas, activity-based advent calendars, family photo sessions, and more.

Rebecca encourages you to evaluate the holiday season for successes and areas needing improvement. Take notes on personal experiences and plans for future improvements.

Everyone at Whinypaluza Parenting and Marriage wishes you a joyful holiday season and we invite you to share their takeaways from this discussion.

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