Ep. 258: Dr. Meg’s Tips for Managing Holiday Stress and Creating Family Joy

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker

Dr. Meg Meeker

Kids & Family, Education, Parenting, Self-improvement

4.6 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 23 December 2024

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

Holiday stress is a challenge many parents, especially mothers, face each year. In this special episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker shares her personal insights to help you navigate the season with peace and joy. Instead of featuring a guest, this episode is all about Dr. Meg’s timeless advice on how to make the holidays meaningful for your family. From managing expectations to fostering deeper connections, you’ll walk away with practical tools to embrace a joyful, stress-free season. Need parenting help? Grab a coaching spot with Dr. Meg Meeker! Key Moments: 00:50 Understanding Holiday Stress and Fear 01:37 Facing Fears and Managing Expectations 04:27 Tips to De-Stress Your Holidays 04:48 Shifting Expectations for Yourself and Others 08:22 Being Okay with Letting Others Down 11:52 Encouraging Kids to Give 16:43 Setting Boundaries and House Rules 24:03 Taking a Break from Stressful Activities 25:27 The Power of Prayer with Your Kids 31:17 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Our Sponsors: Stay warm this season with Heat Holders®—from thermal socks to cozy hats, gloves, and layers, they’ve got you covered. Get 15% off at heatholders.com with code “DRMEG” and free shipping on orders over $25! Breathe easier, live better with AirDoctor! Head to airdoctorpro.com, use promo code DRMEG, and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! Clear hormonal & cystic acne with no side effects with Phyla Biotics. Enter code DRMEEKER at checkout and start your journey to healthier skin. Build a better you, one brick at a time with Field of Greens. No extracts, no lab-made stuff, just whole, organic fruits and vegetables. Visit fieldofgreens.com and use promo code DRMEG for free rush shipping and 15% off your first order. Start saving and investing for your future with Acorns—visit acorns.com/drmeg or download the app today! Wild Interest, where the magic happens when kids run the show. Find it wherever you get your podcasts. It’s wild! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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