This week we answer listener questions about surviving the holidays: * How do I balance the kids' need for downtime with the anxiety that comes with unscheduled time? * How do you avoid dysregulation over gifts? * Do you have ideas for festive foods that aren't full of sugar? * Any tips on being present, feeling joy, and not resenting what's coming? Click here to download the transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Past episodes on surviving the holidays #144: How do I find a skilled babysitter for my challenging kids? Against All Grain Celebrations [A Cookbook]* by Danielle Walker *This is an affiliate link