Practicing Presence to Deal with Holiday Stress
Resources for parents and guardians to better understand and support their children through challenges, whether familiar or new. These tools are designed to empower parents as guides and companions on their child’s journey.
This month, we explore practicing mindfulness and presence in family life to help manage holiday stress.
How to Bring More Peace and Presence to Family Life
Life is stressful, but the holiday season can add an extra layer to many families' lives. This article offers seven strategies families can use mindfulness to strengthen their bonds.
https://www.mindful.org/how-to-bring-more-peace-and-presence-to-family-life/
The Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Child: Presence
“One of the most important gifts a parent can give a child is [their] presence, validation, and security. When we're present with our children, it lays a path for attunement and resonance. Attunement is when the parent is aware and present to the child's inner world of thoughts, feelings, and emotions. When attuned, a state of resonance occurs where the child "feels felt." Think about any time you felt completely understood. It breeds a sense of safety, and when a person feels safe, they cultivate the ability to trust.”
https://www.mindful.org/the-greatest-gift-to-give-your-child-your-presence/
Holiday Gifts: Managing Expectations With Your Kids
Three expert tips for stressing (and spending) less during the giving season.
https://www.parentmap.com/article/holiday-gifts-managing-expectations-your-kids
What To Do When My Child Acts Disappointed After Receiving A Gift From Someone
It has happened to us all at one point in time or another; someone gives our child a gift, and they don’t like it, and they make it known. This article helps break down what children might be going through and how to deal with it in the moment.
