The Number 1 Belief Keeping You Stuck This Holiday Season

Any parent of an HSC knows, the holiday season can be a NIGHTMARE.

Whether it’s overstimulation at family parties …

Disappointment surrounding gifts …

Or just the change from day-to-day routine …

There’s so much happening that can trigger a meltdown.

So it’s totally understandable why a lot of the parents I speak to dread this time of year.

While other parents are putting up the tree, buying gifts and enjoying their kids’ excitement …

HSC parents are preparing for a month of ups, downs and never-ending stress.

So what can we do about this?

I mean, you want to enjoy the holidays, right? Not just survive them.

Well, the important thing to remember is, your HSC has a big heart.

So whatever stress you’re feeling about catching up with family you’ve not seen for a year, or being in different environments …

You can triple that, and you’re probably only halfway to what your HSC is feeling.

But here’s what I want you to think about -

While it may be tougher for them, you owe it to your HSC and the rest of your family, not to let meltdowns steal your Christmas.

(We’ll leave that to The Grinch!)

I don’t say that to be harsh.

I say that to be kind.

Because you want to have amazing memories of the holidays, and so does your kid.

And great memories don’t include meltdowns and arguments!

Also, you can use the holidays as a great learning tool.

Every time you leave the party early because of a looming meltdown, you’re subconsciously telling your child -

“You can’t handle life without these accommodations.”

Sure, you’re not saying this out loud.

But HSCs are perceptive. They pick up on this kind of thing.

And it can make them feel like even more of an outsider.

So while it might feel like the kindest thing in the moment …

From a long-term standpoint, removing them from the situation isn’t helping them.

That’s why you shouldn’t be doing everything in your power to avoid meltdowns.

Avoiding meltdowns and tense situations only means your kiddo never learns to cope.

So what can you do instead?

Well, preparation is key.

Speak with them about what might come up, days and weeks in advance.

Let them know there might be things they don’t like.

But that’s okay.

Communication with your kid is key here.

It’s also a good time for you to practice patience and resilience.

(I know, easier said than done, right!)

Above all though, remember this is a learning curve.

Change in routine is hard for HSCs.

And you only want them to be happy.

But having their best interests also means helping to mold them into a well-rounded human being, and working with them to get through events like the holidays, not keep them ‘safe’ by avoiding events altogether.

And remember, if you need help with this, we’re always on hand to speak.

Our clients find the support they get from us a godsend through the holiday season.

Because not only do we help them navigate this tricky time of year …

But we help them build the capacity to get through any situation or scenario where conflict can arise.

We work on controlling and limiting the short-term meltdowns, as well as devising a long-term game plan to calm the chaos at home and at school.

I’m not saying you have to get our help …

But if you know the holidays are a stressful time …

If you’re starting to lose faith that life will ever be anything other than a constant flurry of meltdowns and shutdowns …

Or if you’re fed up with specialists passing you off with diagnoses that simply don’t help you or your kiddo …

Here’s the link to our calendar.

For families with high school aged teens, click here.

Click that, pick a time that suits you, and we’ll talk to you real soon.