Ep 20: Drew Barrymore and Dr Aliza Pressman and the holiday episode: is Santa real, weird elf on the shelf issues, making meaningful traditions, and holiday feelings.
Nov 29, 2019
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Actress Drew Barrymore and Dr. Aliza Pressman discuss the holiday season, meaningful traditions, weird Elf on the Shelf issues, and handling questions about Santa. Topics include instilling kindness, creating personalized gifts, fostering gratitude, and embracing holiday traditions.
Creating meaningful holiday rituals focused on sentimental value over materialism.
Instilling gratitude and kindness through year-round acts of philanthropy and creating a culture of appreciation.
Deep dives
Redefining Holiday Traditions
Emphasizing the importance of redefining holiday traditions, the podcast delves into the significance of creating meaningful rituals like the brown box with ornaments that hold sentimental value over lavish gifts. The conversation underlines the beauty of simple acts, such as a 48-minutes Christmas album ritual, as grounding elements amidst holiday chaos. It stresses the essence of finding personal, tradition-based moments that evoke genuine joy and connection beyond materialistic expectations.
Promoting Gratitude Through Actions
Highlighting the importance of fostering gratitude, the episode suggests proactively engaging children in acts of kindness and philanthropy throughout the year. By instilling practices like creating a gratitude tree where family members contribute daily moments of thankfulness, parents can cultivate a culture of appreciation beyond the holiday season. Encouraging tangible actions rooted in generosity helps children internalize the value of giving and fosters empathy and kindness.
Shifting Perspectives on Holiday Magic
Encouraging a shift in parental perspectives on holiday magic, the podcast emphasizes the significance of maintaining traditions that promote wonder and imagination. By reframing the concept of Santa Claus and other mythical figures as conduits for fostering magical moments rather than deceiving children, the episode advocates for creating lasting memories based on shared experiences and simple gestures.
Building Resilient and Thoughtful Children
The episode encourages guiding children towards resilience and thoughtfulness by integrating practices of expressing gratitude and engaging in philanthropic acts as part of everyday life. Emphasizing the importance of consistent actions that reinforce positive values like gratitude and kindness, the hosts emphasize that children observe and learn through modeled behavior and experiences, enhancing their capacity for empathy and altruism in the long run.
Drew Barrymore thinks about the holidays, the pressure and the meaning. Also we are tackling some of the inevitable questions that come up during the holiday season, from making meaning, underplaying materialism, enjoying rituals, and what to say to our children about Santa.