Episode 30: Festive Challenges

In this week's episode we talk about the upcoming holiday season and the feelings that can arise at this time of the year. We include the pressure we can feel as parents and how we can navigating different beliefs and values in families. [2.10] Our own personal imprints around Christmas [4:30] Expectations and disappointments [6.10] Boundaries and consent at Christmas [7.50] Good boys and naughty girls - punishments and rewards [10.30] Keeping magic and fantasy alive [15.00] What do you want to experience and what do you want your child to experience? [16.00] Navigating needs not being met - checking in with ourselves [19.40] Overwhelming feelings for children [23.00] Setting boundaries and limits for ourselves [24.00] Old and new traditions [28.40] Compassion for other family members [31.50] As a parent, how do we get our needs met at Christmas? [35.45] Build up of energy at this time of year [37.20] Brining in gratitude and reflection for the end of the year. This week’s invitation: 1. Deep compassion for ourselves for this festive season and checking in around what messages are we giving to our children. 2. Tuning into our values at this time of the year. Resources: Marion's courses - http://www.marionrose.net/which-course-is-for-you/ Hand in Hand Parenting on navigating holidays - https://www.handinhandparenting.org/ Aha Parenting - https://www.ahaparenting.com/   As always, you can head over to the Aware Parenting Podcast Facebook group and join in the discussion, or you’ll find us on Instagram @theawareparentingpodcast  You can find Marion at marionrose.net and Lael at laelstone.com.au And if you haven’t already, make sure you subscribe to the podcast so we can pop into your podcast feed. 
 Sending you much love, compassion and grace in your parenting journey. x Lael and Marion