'TIS THE SEASON FOR HOLIDAY BLUES

<p>Have you ever felt totally stressed out by the holidays? Or oddly disappointed when they were over? Janna Koch and her guest Kelly Scimeca chat all things holiday blues: the symptoms, the causes, and how to keep them from ruining your cheery vibe.&nbsp;</p> <p>LISTENER COUPON CODE ★<a href="https://www.bookshark.com/podcast-5">Request your coupon code</a> to use on any purchase at bookshark.com.</p> <p>TIMESTAMPS</p> <p>01:52 Introduction to Kelly</p> <p>02:52 Chore charts as a solution to the always messy house</p> <p>03:52 What are the holiday blues?</p> <p>06:22 How your own grief can be transferred to your kids</p> <p>07:55 The expectation to make everything homemade at the holidays</p> <p>11:03 How anxiety can blossom and grow, ruining your enjoyment</p> <p>12:38 Common symptoms of the holiday blues</p> <p>14:25 Reframing your expectations to you aren't overwhelmed</p> <p>16:22 How to tame unhealthy or emotional eating</p> <p>18:14 How isolation can impact holiday blues</p> <p>19:31 Learning to say no</p> <p>22:28 Self-care is not selfish</p> <p>24:19 Get family input on your holiday plans</p> <p>27:00 How <em>slow and steady</em> is the mantra to overcome the holiday blues</p> <p>28:01 If you need additional help, reach out to a therapist. Dial <strong>988</strong> for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.</p> <p>Thanks to show sponsor BookShark. <a href="https://www.bookshark.com/request-a-catalog/">Request a homeschool curriculum catalog</a> or <a href="http://www.bookshark.com/instructors-guide-samples">download samples</a> at <a href="http://www.bookshark.com/">bookshark.com</a>.<br> <br> If you'd like to share an aha moment, an inspirational quote, a homeschool hack, a book you're loving, or a suggested podcast topic/guest, <a href="https://homeschool.bookshark.com/podcast/">leave a comment at bookshark.com/podcast</a>. We'd love to feature your reflection on a future episode.</p>