EPISODE 33: The holiday season can be a whirlwind of joy and chaos, especially for families like ours with neurodivergent children. In this episode, Jason and I delve deep into making the holiday season more enjoyable and less stressful for families like yours and mine. We talk about redefining holiday traditions to suit our unique family needs, managing overwhelming extended family interactions, and handling the sensory and emotional intensities that come with the festive season. We discuss maintaining routines amidst the unpredictability, finding balance with electronics, and why parental self-care is crucial during this bustling time. Join us as we share relatable stories, practical advice, and heartwarming reassurance that you're not alone on this journey. Tune in to transform your holiday experience from stressful to serene! Key Highlights: [00:00:00] Customizing Holiday Traditions: Making holidays fit your family's needs. [00:11:00] Dealing with Extended Family: Tips for maintaining your parenting approach. [00:05:00] Reducing Holiday Anxiety: Understanding sensory and emotional challenges. [00:23:00] Routines Amidst Chaos: Keeping normalcy during festive times. [00:29:00] Balanced Electronics Use: Integrating tech in a healthy way. [00:22:00] Parental Self-Care: The importance of recharging for family support. Additional resources: 🎁Grab the Black Friday Bundle: calmthechaosworkshop.com/blackfriday 📖 Get your copy of "Calm The Chaos Book": calmthechaosbook.com ✨ Hear the Success Stories: calmthechaosworkshop.com/stories 🔍 Check out my website: lemonlimeadventures.com 👉 Check out my Social: 🔹YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CalmTheChaosParenting 🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calmthechaosparenting/ 🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calmthechaosparenting "Calm the Chaos Parenting" is a podcast offering parents practical tools and strategies to navigate the challenges of raising strong-willed, highly sensitive, and neurodivergent children. 🎧 Follow us on your favorite platform so you never miss an episode!