192 - Staying Grounded During Holiday Stress (Unschooling Parents)
About this episode
The holidays can bring up all kinds of emotions — especially when you’re the unschooling parent walking into a room where everyone has an opinion. And even if people mean well, their questions can still hit tender spots or stir up old schooling fears.
In today’s episode, we’ll talk about how to stay grounded when family members question your unschooling choices. I’ll walk you through five simple, steadying tips you can lean on during awkward moments — the same ones I share with parents inside my membership when this season rolls around.
You’ll learn:
• why these conversations feel so intense
• how to keep your calm without going into defense mode
• what to remember when someone still doesn’t “get it”
• ways to reconnect with your child and yourself afterward
• how to stay confident even when the room feels tense
If you want to go deeper and make this whole season feel lighter, here are a few helpful resources:
🦃 Thanksgiving Learning Bundle
Simple, meaningful learning ideas to make Thanksgiving week feel connected — not stressful.
🖤 Black Friday Membership Sale
This is the only time all year the Creating Confidence Membership is discounted. If you’ve been needing support, community, and weekly coaching, this is your moment.
🎄 Holiday Learning Bundle
All the learning objectives identified in the typical festive activities so you can ENJOY December with any guilt about learning! I'll help you see it everywhere!
The holidays don’t have to shake your confidence. You’ve got options, support, and tools — and you’re not doing this alone.
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