In this special Holiday Mailbag episode, Amanda Diekman answers listener questions about navigating the holidays as a low-demand parent. From food struggles to Santa dilemmas, and handling judgment in public, Amanda offers compassionate insights and practical strategies for making this season work for your unique family.

Key topics include:

Supporting kids with PDA who struggle with eating.
Navigating the Santa conversation when siblings are at different stages.
Handling partner disagreements about parenting approaches during high-stress times.
Advocating for your parenting style and setting boundaries in public.

If you’re looking for ways to drop the pressure and embrace connection this holiday season, this episode is for you.

Additional Resources:

Low Demand Reset (Free Gift): www.amandadiekman.com/reset
Low Demand Parenting book: a love letter to exhausted, overwhelmed parents everywhere. Get the first chapter free!
Why is everything with my kid so hard?: Take the quiz to find your first step forward!
Low Demand Parenting Blog: a treasure trove of low demand wisdom

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Holiday Mailbag: Santa secrets, food woes, and surviving the season