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Holidays Articles and Episodes
Tips for parents and schools for making the most of holidays like Christmas, Easter, Kwanza, and others.
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Ep. 85: Christmas Activities & New Movies
You’ll love these holiday traditions that will involve the teenagers in your family and create great memories for everyone.
Ep. 36: Christmas Traditions
Chris and Karlie talk Christmas traditions like matching pjs, movies to watch, and funny fails. Listen for fun ways to make the most of your time as a family.
Ep. 34: ADHD & Thanksgiving
Do you know the signs that a teen has AHDH? Join us as we talk symptoms of ADHD, and how to help in areas like school and driving.
5 Christmas Movie Lessons for Teens
I may have a Christmas movie problem…I love them all! The classics, the musicals, the cartoons, the cheesy ones, the funny ones, the Hallmark ones and everything in between. If it deals with Santa or snow, count me in! To some, these movies may feel silly, boring, or annoying. But they would be wrong, and I am about to prove to you why you (and your teenagers) need Christmas movies in your life. Most follow the “Christmas Movie Formula” which usually includes a problem at the beginning, a love interest being introduced, a conflict that causes everything to derail before the happily ever after. I’ll admit, many Christmas movies are predictable, but I dare you to find a genre of movies that includes more hope, joy, or inspiration.
Great Holiday Expectations
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – or at least it’s supposed to be. Trees are decorated, lights are strung, stockings are hung, lists are made, and parties are planned. Emotions can skyrocket to the highest highs and then crash all in one week. Last year for Christmas, my 6-year old provided me her Christmas list. At the top was an iPhone. I initially just laughed it off, but as the season progressed, the iPhone quickly became the only thing on her list. So, about 2 ½ weeks before Christmas, I put on my Grinch face and told her that she wasn’t getting an iPhone for Christmas. She laughed and told me, “It’s okay.” I was shocked. She had been talking about it non-stop for weeks. Noticing my surprise, she added, “I asked Papa for an iPhone, and Papa always gets me what I ask for.” Oh, expectations.