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Welcoming December: A Season for Presence, Pause, and Gentle Joy calm december family holidays parenting routine stress Dec 01, 2025

December arrives with a swirl of lights, lists, and expectations - some exciting, some overwhelming, and some quietly tugging at us to keep up with what everyone else seems to be doing.
 But here’s the thing I want you to remember as we step into this season together:

Your family’s rhythm doesn’t ha...

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🖤 When “Trick or Treat” Feels Too Tricky calm child development emotions halloween parenting tips positive parenting social anxiety the ms paige way Oct 25, 2025

Helping Kids Cope with Social Anxiety on Halloween - The Ms. Paige Way

For many kids, Halloween is full of fun - costumes, candy, and laughter echoing through the neighborhood.
But for others, that same excitement can feel a little overwhelming.

The lights, noises, and unfamiliar faces can make the...

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