Holiday Overwhelm: Why Your Toddler Falls Apart Around Family (and How to Make Thanksgiving Easier)

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In this episode, we address the common issue of holiday overwhelm for toddlers and why they often have meltdowns during family gatherings.
 
We’ll provide practical tips on how to manage your toddler’s behavior, prevent sensory overload, and reduce social pressure. We’ll also offer scripts to handle unsolicited parenting advice from family members and share mantras to help you stay calm. Plus, stay tuned for exciting Black Friday deals designed to help you manage holiday stress with fewer tantrums and more tranquility at home.

00:00 Understanding Toddler Overwhelm During Holidays
02:32 Tips to Handle Unsolicited Advice and Expectations
04:13 Exciting Black Friday Offers for Parents
07:00 Managing Toddler Meltdowns and Holiday Triggers
09:33 Holiday SOS Tools and Strategies
11:52 Proactive Scripts for Family Gatherings
14:09 Thanksgiving Mantras for Parents
17:28 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

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"If you’re struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It’s called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast—It's HERE!

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Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. She's the Toddler Toolkit Podcast Host, a co-author of the #1 International Best Selling Book, The Perfectly Imperfect Family & the founder of the Happy Toddler, Confident Parent Cohort and Course.  You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!

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