The Holiday Hustle: A Mom's Perspective

Welcome back to This Mom’s View! We are officially in the thick of the holiday stretch, and if you’re currently hiding in the bathroom with a drink or nursing a seasonal cold while checking off your to-do list—you are in good company.

In this short and sweet solo episode, I deep into the "mixed bag" of the holiday season. From the beautiful chaos of motherhood to the invisible labor that keeps the magic alive, I talk about how my own childhoods shaped the way we celebrate today.

In this episode you'll find:

• The "Ping Pong" Effect

• Creating "Thanks-Christmas"

• The Power of Stability

• The Invisible Labor of Christmas

• New Traditions

• Channeling the Griswolds

Whether you’re a single parent doing it all, a mom of littles dealing with winter germs, or someone trying to navigate a blended family schedule, this episode is a reminder that you get to write your own rule book.

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