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. 36: Christmas Traditions

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

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

5 Christmas Movie Lessons for Teens

Christmas movies are heartwarming, but they also hold lessons that are especially relevant for adolescents. What can teens learn from Elf? Read and find out.

Great Holiday Expectations

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.