Episode 109: 10 tips for a Merry Xmas with your little one

About this episode

Dr Fallon and Dr Laura share tips for a stress-free Christmas with children, focusing on self-care and family dynamics.

Dr Fallon and Dr Laura share personal stories about their own Christmas celebrations, offer practical tips for managing holiday stress, and emphasise the importance of self-care. Learn how to navigate family dynamics, set realistic expectations, and embrace new traditions. Additionally, they answer listener questions about sleep challenges and parenting strategies. ✅ Need additional support? Join our  Sombelle Paediatric Sleep Clinic Programs , where we have an entire chapter dedicated to helping you resolve sleep pressure difficulties. Or  visit our wonderful sleep clinic , via Telehealth or in person if you're local to Melbourne. ☕️ Love our work?  Buy us a coffee! ❤️ Listen on  Apple Podcasts ❤️ Listen on  Spotify ❤️ Listen on  Amazon Music 🎥 Watch this episode on  YouTube

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr Fallon Cook, Dr Laura Conway

Topics covered

• Christmas celebrations
• holiday stress
• self-care
• family dynamics
• parenting strategies
• sleep challenges
• new traditions

Keywords

• Christmas
• holiday stress
• self-care
• parenting
• sleep challenges
• family traditions
• listener questions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sombelle Paediatric Sleep Clinic

Places: Melbourne

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