Handling the Holiday Craziness

Published: Dec. 7, 2016, 2:24 a.m.

Each December 25th, most moms look at a living room full of scattered wrapping paper and vow to do less next year. Then Black Friday rolls around. But can you really downshift on how much Santa brings once a baseline has been established?\n\xa0This week Amy and Margaret talk about managing the holiday craziness. (Disclaimer: for both of us, that does mean Christmas, although we feel the pain of the Hanukkah Harriets out there, we really do).\n\xa0Here\u2019s some of what\u2019s discussed in this episode:\n\xa0\n\xa0* how to get your kids more involved in holiday preparations\u2014 at any age\n\xa0* the very appealing \u201cthree kings, three gifts\u201d rule \n* how to carefully consider any new holiday \u201ctraditions\u201d before instating them (we\u2019re looking at you, Elf on the Shelf)\n* how the Laws of Holiday Attrition can work in your favor\n* how Amy uses this cookie recipe every December and it\u2019s easy and amazing\n* what to do when your spouse gives you a Pajamagram\n\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices