The Growing Pains Podcast
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The Growing Pains Podcast
Can Your Tradition Be To Have No Tradition?
Are traditions helping you connect—or just piling on the stress? In this episode, I explore the evolving nature of holiday traditions and why letting go of rigid expectations might be the best gift you give yourself. I'm sharing personal stories about creating traditions that align with your current season of life and the power of reassessing what truly brings joy to your family. Whether you’re a fan of routines or love to shake things up, I'm here to help you rethink how you approach the holidays and beyond and giving you a permission slip to do the holidays however you want!
You may also want to listen to the previous episode I did on traditions - Episode 95: Letting Go of Traditions That Don't Serve You
Topics covered in this episode:
- Why traditions should evolve with your family’s needs.
- How to balance routines with the excitement of new experiences.
- When to reassess holiday traditions that feel like obligations.
- The importance of open conversations about changing traditions.
- How to create meaningful connections without rigid expectations.
- Ways to introduce flexibility into your family’s holiday plans.
- How to honor past traditions while embracing the present.
RESOURCES FROM ALYSON:
The Kid-Proof Business Checklist
https://alysoncaffrey.com/checklist
Maternity Leave Planning Guide
https://www.mastermaternityleave.com/guide