𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐨𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬 𝐮𝐩?

Laurel Crossley joins us again with guest host Kathryn Collins to explore how small, thoughtful decisions can make a huge difference for families during the holidays. From keeping little ones comfortable and predictable to helping older kids engage in meaningful ways, we cover boundaries, calm moments, and simple strategies to create lasting memories without the overwhelm.

Key Points:

💥 Keeping young children settled and comfortable, even when routines are challenged.

💥 Setting clear expectations with extended family to reduce tension and stress.

💥 Creating calm spaces and rhythms that support babies, toddlers, and new parents.

💥 Reimagining gift-giving and holiday activities to boost connection, not clutter.

💥 Involving older children in planning, budgeting, and traditions that teach life skills.

💥 Recognizing when it’s time to pause or step back to protect your child’s well-being.

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𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬?

For over 40 years, Laurel Crossley has dedicated her career in support of children and their families. From hosting parent and child workshops to coaching parents and their children, Mindfulness & Meditation has been at the centre of her work offering coping strategies for those dealing with worry and anxiety.

During the pandemic, she was approached by her local television station to create a program to support families and children and Help! We’ve Got Anxiety!™ began. Today, she offers Meditating Munchkins™ for preschools, daycares and schools for children ages 18 months - 5 years as a mental health promotion strategy teaching the fundamentals of meditation.

Laurel shares how a mother’s emotional state, even before birth, can shape a child’s development for years to come.

💥 She explains the importance of supporting maternal mental, emotional, and spiritual health

💥 How early calm and connection lay the foundation for resilient, empathetic children.

💥 From mindfulness in everyday life to modelling emotional regulation during tantrums

💥 Practical strategies for parents and educators

💥 The power of outdoor play, sensory tools, and storytelling to help children manage their emotions.

Connect with Laurel: laurelcrossley.com

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How can non-invasive neurofeedback can help children and adolescents struggling with ADHD, learning differences, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, and more. Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and neurofeedback specialist Lisa Cramer explains how brainwave patterns influence focus, behavior, and emotions—and how neurotherapy can gently guide the brain toward healthier, more functional states.

Key topics:

💥 What happens during a neurofeedback assessment

💥 When it should be considered, and why it’s becoming an increasingly trusted option for families

💥 Real-life success stories

💥 The science of brainwaves and neuroplasticity. What does the research say?

💥 How to find a qualified practitioner.

💥 Safety and contraindications parents need to consider

💥 Emotional regulation can be brain based

💥 Neurofeedback in training, not treatment

Over the past 26 years, Lisa has worked with clients of all ages, supporting them through challenges of emotional dysregulation, trauma, and brain injury. In 2016, Lisa expanded her practice to include neurofeedback, recognizing its transformative impact with complex cases and individuals who felt they had “tried everything.” Since then, she has become a leader in integrative neurotherapy, blending QEEG brain mapping, advanced neurofeedback modalities, psychotherapy, and functional medicine.

Lisa is the founder and director of Mind Body Neuro of Illinois and Mind Body Neuro of Colorado. Through these clinics (and virtually), she leads a team of skilled providers dedicated to offering cutting-edge brain-based treatments alongside compassionate, individualized care for all ages.

Lisa's website: https://www.mindbodyneurotherapy.com/

Find a qualified practitioner: Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA) https://www.bcia.org/

QEEG certifications https://iqcb.org/

The science and research about neurofeedback: https://www.mindbodyneurotherapy.com/the-science-behind-neurofeedback

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