12/23/2025
Holidays can be sweet… and a little intense.
Here in the Eastern Townships, Quebec, one of the kindest holiday traditions is also the simplest: step outside, even for two minutes. Cold air, winter light, and a reset you can bring back to the table.
I wrote a new post for anyone navigating those “snag moments” at family gatherings (loaded comments, old roles, overstimulation). It includes a 10-second reset you can do at the table, tiny boundary scripts you can actually say, and a cool-down toolkit.
👉 Read: https://fleurbain.com/keep-your-cool-family-gatherings/