144. How To Keep The Holidays Happy
The holiday season is officially upon us! And with that comes only magical moments of joy and peace and love.. just kidding! Between the family photo sessions gone wrong and the yearly debate between cooking or takeout, the holidays are complicated. And they get even more complex when your children with disabilities face new foods, sensory overload, changes in routine, and even unsupportive family members. Today we’re chatting all about how to keep the holidays happy.. including mom guilt, letting go of traditions, how to not spoil our children, dealing with behaviors, and sometimes even sending everyone to bed so we can just decorate the house ourselves! Oh and don’t worry, we’re singing lots of holiday songs along the way. Sending extra love to you all this time of year. Happy holidays, friends!
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SHOW NOTES
Check out our episode on social stories for helpful tips for holiday behaviors!
It’s not too late to shop our Holiday Gift Guide!
Businesses by Self-Advocates:
Charlie French Art: Shop high quality abstract art and holiday prints by Charlie, an artist with Down syndrome.
Instagram: @justcharliefrench
Trista’s Sunshine Co: Purchase hand-sewn products from Trista, a business owner (& #bosslady) with Down syndrome!
Code: LUCKYSUNSHINE for 10% off burp cloths and taggies. Expires 12/10.
Soap by Zach: Check out Zach’s organic, small batch, goat milk and honey soap.
Code: HAPPINESS anywhere on the site for a free mini peppermint goatmilk and honey soap w/your order!
Dance Happy Designs: Shop handcrafted totes, bins, planters, and pouches from a team of three BFFS- one with Down syndrome!
Code: LUCKYFEW15 for 15% off through 12/15.
Or shop through Nordstroms here.
Businesses that Shift the Narrative:
So Happy to Learn w/Mrs. Brown: We can’t recommend this online educational program for learners with Down syndrome enough! The perfect gift for anyone with DS, anywhere!
Beachables: A beach towel, chair cover, and towel all in one! Created by a fellow lucky mama!
Code: LUCKY for 20% off!
Lynn Richards Art: Journals with hand lettering and custom artwork on the cover! Created by a fellow lucky mama!
Code: JOURNALS for 10% off until 12/15.
Celebrate Different Apparel: Super soft (& stylish) shirts/sweatshirts with advocacy messages! Created by a fellow lucky mama!
The Lucky Few: Level up your advocacy (and accessory) game with our keychains, enamel pins, sweatshirts, shirts, + more! These items make the perfect gift for the worth-shouters in your life!
Books that Shift the Narrative:
Different - A Great Thing To Be, by Heather Avis: Purchase this children’s book for all the little ones in your life!
Found, by Micha Boyett: Find hope in Micha’s encouraging words and give them to a friend in need. You can purchase Found anywhere books are sold.
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