We are deep in the holiday season and moms are BUSY. Between trying to create magical memories and not completely losing our minds, December can feel like an extreme sport. This week, Sarah shares fun, easy, low-effort ways to sprinkle extra holiday magic into your month — no burnout required. Plus, we’re tackling the great Elf-on-the-Shelf divide (Elf Moms vs. Non-Elf Moms), hating on The Little Drummer Boy, and so much more. Let’s survive December together. 🎄

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We are officially in the thick of the holiday season... blink twice if you’re OK! This week, Sarah sits down with Developmental Scientist, Leading Child Psychologist and Co-Author of Einstein Never Used Flashcards, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek! After 40 YEARS of developmental research, she is on a mission to bring back PLAY and make parenting more joyful, fun and a whole lot less stressful. YES PLEASE!

We chat:

🎁 The pressures of modern parenting, and why we’re making things way harder than they need to be

🧸 What kids actually need to learn & grow, + Toys to Buy or Skip this season!

📱 The pros and cons of screen time and how to approach it without guilt

✨ How to step away from rigid, achievement-focused parenting and into something more fun, flexible, and human

This episode is the perfect reset for overwhelmed parents, especially right now. So grab a coffee, take a breath, and let’s get into it!

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The holiday season is officially here! 🎄✨ Sarah dives into the wild evolution from blacking out on Thanksgiving Eve to suddenly being the keeper of your family’s core childhood memories. She shares her best hosting hacks, sanity-saving shortcuts for navigating the holidays with little ones, and a much-needed pep talk as we head into the Super Bowl of parenting: holiday season. LETS GO!

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