Janet and Kent talk about what has been happening over the past few weeks during the Holiday Season. 

Janet and Kent discuss ways to help an anxious child (and probably an anxious you) to calm down.

https://lemonlimeadventures.com/what-to-say-to-calm-an-anxious-child/

Janet and Kent answer random questions to get to know each other better.

Janet and Kent talk about how introverts may view social gatherings and how to help them out if you are an extrovert! 

Article:

https://introvertdear.com/news/introverts-dont-hate-people-hate-shallow-socializing/

Janet and Kent discuss codependency and what that may look like depending on how you were raised. 

Articles:

https://www.facebook.com/452860754789955/posts/2543173269092016/

https://blogs.psychcentral.com/imperfect/2017/02/whats-my-attachment-style-and-why-does-it-matter/

https://psychcentral.com/lib/symptoms-of-codependency/

https://theunibox.com/whats-your-attachment-style/

Janet and Kent talked about how to "unbusy" our lives so we can enjoy the holiday season!

Janet and Kent discuss a new study that suggests that a lack of sleep makes your brain eat itself! The also discuss other effects of sleep deprivation. 

https://bigthink.com/lack-of-sleep-makes-your-brain-eat-itself?fbclid=IwAR1pGVQD1n8OnYTW544Ucqf5pF3yUEfAfJN4NCdd4W8LJ-Ci79zXghKG4ng

https://www.healthline.com/health/sleep-deprivation/effects-on-body#1

Janet and Kent discuss why parents need to stop telling kids to hug relatives and friends. It is especially important as the statistics about abuse are overwhelming. *Trigger Warning* 

https://www.girlscouts.org/en/raising-girls/happy-and-healthy/happy/what-is-consent.html

https://laurenskids.org/awareness/about-faqs/facts-and-stats/

Janet and Kent discuss the chemical benefits of hugging. New Study: The More you Hug your Kids, the More Their Brains Develop:

https://dailyhealthpost.com/hug-baby-brain-development/

Momma Bear Connects Episode we reference:

https://youtu.be/-RxFBFjiwhU

Janet and Kent discuss how saying YES to new experiences has enhanced their lives and brought about life changing friendships. 

*Sidenote- ALWAYS trust your gut. If it doesn't feel right or something seems off, put your safety first! 

https://www.thevivaladivashow.com