Holiday Behavior Tips: How to Help Your Kids Stay Calm and Capable on Big Days

Big family days can bring big emotions — from you and your kids. In this quick Thanksgiving Day reset, you’ll learn how to use the MAP Method to keep everyone calmer, more capable, and more connected, even when the day feels loud or unpredictable.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

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  How to Move Back and set the atmosphere you actually want

  
  


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  Why holiday expectations often clash with kid capacity

  
  


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  The simple ROAD check-in that steadies you before things escalate

  
  


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  How to choose the right “path” — Control, Consistency, or Communication — moment by moment

  
  


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  Small adjustments that reduce meltdowns and help your kids handle big days with more confidence

  
  

Take five minutes before the day begins and show up as the steady, intentional Mentor your family needs.



Listen to Episode 5 for deeper holiday-week strategies:

https://mapyourmombrain.podbean.com/e/ep-5-5-tips-to-prep-for-a-busy-holiday-week-get-your-kids-helping/