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Have you ever felt the pressure of being the perfect parent during the holiday season? I know I have. In this lively chat with my dear friend Lori Simon, we share laughs, struggles, and strategies for navigating the holiday season without losing our sanity. From tackling the tricky topic of Santa's existence to the dilemmas around gift-giving and wrapping, we explore it all. We even recommend a fantastic little book called "Santa's Secret Society" to keep the magic alive for your young ones.

The festive season brings joy, but it can also bring stress, especially for us parents. We share our personal experiences and learnings on how embracing experiences over material gifts can create lasting memories. We even talk about the pressure of being the traditional mother at Christmas and the mental drain it can be. This conversation is all about finding joy in the small moments and the big ones, letting go of perfection, and focusing on what really matters - spending time with our loved ones.

As we wrap up the episode (and our gifts!), we want to remind you to check in with yourselves this holiday season. Are you doing what truly matters to you? Are you finding joy amidst the hustle and bustle? Are you letting yourself change and let go of certain things? It's helpful to keep asking ourselves these questions. We're wishing you a happy holiday season and a fantastic new year! XO

In this episode we mention:

Your Zen Friend Episode #11: Holiday Fantasy vs Holiday Reality with Lori Simon: #https://www.laurencounseling.com/podcast/episode/79f1acf7/holiday-fantasy-vs-holiday-reality-with-lori-simon

Book - Ssshh... Santa's Secret Society Where Secrets are Unlocked and the Magic of Santa Lives on Forever: https://www.amazon.com/Ssshh-Santas-Secret-Society-Unlocked/dp/0615558143

Wrapping Paper Cutter: https://www.amazon.com/Original-Little-ELF-Holiday-Wrapping/dp/B07V738J4Y

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