<div class="wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-de08974" data-block-id="de08974"><figure><span class="stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="stk-img wp-image-62776" src="https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ep-276-Stacy-Blog-Post-Holiday-Chaos-1.png" width="1200" height="628" alt="Holiday Family Stress" title="Holiday Family Stress? How to Actually Enjoy Family Gatherings | Ep. 276 22" srcset="https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ep-276-Stacy-Blog-Post-Holiday-Chaos-1.png 1200w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ep-276-Stacy-Blog-Post-Holiday-Chaos-1-300x157.png 300w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ep-276-Stacy-Blog-Post-Holiday-Chaos-1-1024x536.png 1024w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ep-276-Stacy-Blog-Post-Holiday-Chaos-1-768x402.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></span></figure></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-07b9503" data-block-id="07b9503"><p class="stk-block-text__text">The holidays are definitely a time when many families and children experience overstimulation, picky eating, chaos, and sibling bickering, which can lead to holiday family stress. What if we could experience God as Emmanuel (God With Us) even in the midst of the mess? Hear from Stacy Bellward as she reads one of the Connected Families blog posts, which will prepare you with a plan to set your kids up for success at your next holiday gathering!</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-db12570" id="key-takeaways" data-block-id="db12570"><h3 class="stk-block-heading__text">Key Takeaways:</h3></div> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Develop empathy for common behavior challenges for kids during the holidays</li> <li>Uncover the good news in all of the chaos</li> <li>Learn about the positive behavior and identity-building tool: ABCs of Affirmation</li> </ul> <iframe allow="autoplay *; encrypted-media *; fullscreen *; clipboard-write" frameborder="0" height="175" style="width:100%;max-width:660px;overflow:hidden;border-radius:10px;" sandbox="allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-storage-access-by-user-activation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" src="https://embed.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/holiday-family-stress-how-to-actually-enjoy-family/id1464953082?i=1000739074670"></iframe> <div class="wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d7fcc3c" id="mentioned-in-this-podcast" data-block-id="d7fcc3c"><h3 class="stk-block-heading__text">Mentioned in this Podcast:</h3></div> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/3-steps-prepare-kids-family-gatherings/#What_are_your_parenting_strengths">Blog Post &#8211; 3 Steps to Prepare Kids for Holiday Family Gatherings</a></li> <li><a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/what-to-do-when-relatives-criticize-your-parenting/">Blog Post &#8211; How to Handle Unsolicited Parenting Advice From Family</a></li> <li><a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/is-there-miracle-grow-for-good-behavior/">ABC’s of Affirmation</a></li> </ul> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-8ea7d9c" data-block-id="8ea7d9c"><p class="stk-block-text__text">Check out <a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/">our website</a> for more resources to support your parenting!</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-1e23160" data-block-id="1e23160"><p class="stk-block-text__text">This podcast was made possible by members of <a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/monthly-giving/">The Table</a>, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at <a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/monthly-giving/">The Table</a>!</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-1957d80" data-block-id="1957d80"><p class="stk-block-text__text">Love the podcast? Leave a review to help other parents discover the show!</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-213ba3b" id="guest-bio" data-block-id="213ba3b"><h3 class="stk-block-heading__text">Guest Bio:</h3></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ed8ce31" data-block-id="ed8ce31"><p class="stk-block-text__text">Lynne Jackson is one of the Co-Founders of Connected Families. As a parent coach and mom of three intense kids herself, Lynne has walked alongside hundreds of parents to encourage and bring hope. She is also a research enthusiast and loves leaning into the brain science and research to better equip parents and caregivers. Most importantly, as a follower of Christ, she brings biblical wisdom, abundant grace, and a “no shame” policy.</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-03d42dc" data-block-id="03d42dc"><p class="stk-block-text__text">© 2025 Connected Families</p></div> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>