Christmas is a time when there are huge expectations and we put a lot of pressure on ourselves, so for this episode we decided to chat about what the issues can be and what we can do to make it all a bit easier. We talked about: 

·         Our own Christmases and who we share them with (spoiler alert...Claire’s includes a nap!) 

·         Making things ‘perfect’ and why we feel we have to make it that way. 

·         Seeing everyone at Christmas and feeling we have to cram it all into one day! 

·         What would happen if you didn’t ‘do it all’? 

·         Your inner critic and the importance of not letting it get to you! 

·         Dealing with high expectations and possible judgement at Christmas – how can you make it easier for yourself? 

·         Saying thank you by giving hugs and kisses that might be expected from children at Christmas. 

·         Setting the tone... if people don’t want to be part of it then that’s OK! 

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How do you get children to appreciate what they have? 

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