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in Episodes on December 3, 2024 by The Mom Hour

Holding On & Letting Go For The Holidays: Episode 494



As our kids grow up, holiday traditions start to shift; as they enter adulthood and begin their own lives, the shifts get even bigger and they’re naturally accompanied by all kinds of feelings. Join Meagan and Sarah as we share honest thoughts on how we envision ‘holiday mom life’ evolving over the next few decades. We look back at our own young adult years, attempt to predict which of our kids might bail on Christmas first, and reflect on how we hope to balance family togetherness with acceptance and letting go.

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  • Similar Episodes From The Archives:
    • Do This Now; Enjoy The Holidays Later: Episode 437
    • Home For The Holidays With Little Kids & Big Kids: Episode 341
    • Acknowledging Holidays Present (Truth Talk About Where We Are This Season): Episode 292
    • Remembering Holidays Past: Episode 291
    • Inconsequential Holiday Gripes: Episode 442
  • Don’t miss our ‘Treat Yo Self’ series:
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    • How To Take Yourself On A Date, And Why It Matters

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