Holiday Season Episodes
The holidays are full of opportunities to help kids grow! Discover how to make the holidays more meaningful, navigate gift-giving and disappointment, and create family traditions that last long after the presents are opened.
Dec. 9, 2025
Ep. 145: How to Make Gift Season Meaningful for Kids (and Adults!)
Why does giving feels so good for both kids and parents? Giving isn’t just about presents— generosity changes the brain! Learn how to make the most out of this season and how gift-giving helps kids develop empathy, gratitude, and emotional intelligence.
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Dec. 10, 2024
Ep. 94: The Gifts of Giving: Raising Grateful and Thoughtful Kids This Holiday Season
How can you teach your children the joy of giving, the art of receiving with grace, and the deeper meaning behind holiday traditions? Join Dr. Wendy as she shares thoughtful tips to help your family embrace the season’s magic while navigating the lessons and emotions that come with gift-giving.
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Dec. 3, 2024
Ep. 93: Raising Kind Kids: The Secret Power of Empathy
Want your kids to be kind and grow up to be happy, caring adults? It starts with empathy! Empathy is something we’re born with but also something we can learn. In this episode, Dr. Wendy shares her top tips on how empathy develops, why it’s important, and easy ways you can help your kids become more compassionate every day.
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Dec. 12, 2023
Ep. 44: Gift Giving and Celebrating Holidays with Kids: A Guide to Finding Joy and Peace
The holidays are a time of joy…and disappointment. How can you teach children the value of giving gifts and to be gracious about receiving them? Find joy and peace this season from Dr. Wendy’s tips about how to help your children experience the true magic of celebrating holidays.
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