Thanksgiving Day is almost here! The holiday hustle and bustle is in full swing. Travelers are packing and hosts are shopping, cooking and decorating all in preparation to sit down to a festive feast of celebration with family and friends.
Homes will be filled with love and laughter along with special and meaningful traditions…..
OR WILL THEY?
Unfortunately, the bleak reality is that the holiday season conjures up difficult emotions for many, age not being a discriminating factor, creating an anticipation filled with anxiety and even dread.
When I was out yesterday with what felt like thousands of other holiday shoppers, I found myself standing in line behind a young girl on the phone.
She was visibly upset fighting back tears as she continued to vent to the person she was talking to.
“I hate being home! My parents constantly pick fights with each other, they nag my little brother to the point where he just doesn’t care about anything anymore except for his video games and I feel like the only reason I am home is to help cook, clean and run errands. You are so lucky! Your family actually likes being together, don’t they?”
My heart broke hearing this.
If you look ahead 5,10, 15 even 20 years from now, how do you hope your children feel about visiting you (whether for the holidays or not)?
Family time together CAN be filled with love and laughter. Your children CAN look forward to coming home. The Obligatory visit DOES NOT have to become a part of your child’s emotional vocabulary.
But it begins with building a strong and healthy relationship with your children from the moment they are born. Consciously creating connections with your children (even if it is as simple as a wink) on a daily basis is what love, laughter, joy, peace, and YES cooperation, are made of.
What do you do to build connection and relationship on a DAILY BASIS with your children?
Do you wish your relationship were stronger with your children? Do you try but are only met with snarky attitudes, defiance and kids that don’t listen?
Then keep reading!
Beginning in January, you will have the opportunity to fill your parenting toolbox with the most effective tools and strategies that will help you to build a strong and healthy relationship with your child so you both can thrive individually and together as a family.
It really does take a village to raise a child and that is why I will be bringing Your Parent Village to you virtually.
I want nothing less than for you to feel confident as a parent while helping you and your family to enjoy one another and to savor in holiday gatherings for years to come.
Your Parent Village can help!
You do not have to parent alone. If you want support and the tools to help you create change, then click here for a sneak preview!
Feel free to call or email me as well.
Let’s parent together and start creating memories that your children will be excited to pass down to their children and for generations to come.
All my wishes for your Thanksgiving to be filled with love, laughter and connection.