20/12/2025
✨ Presence, not Presents ✨
At Christmas it’s easy to get swept up in more, more, more — more gifts, more sugar, more noise, more plans. For children especially, all that excitement can feel magical… and overwhelming at the same time.
This festive season, let’s gently remind ourselves that what children remember most isn’t what’s under the tree — it’s how they felt. 💛
Simple ways to choose presence with your children over the holidays:
🎄 Slow mornings in pyjamas
🎄 A few deep breaths before opening presents
🎄 Reading a story together by the lights
🎄 A winter walk to spot sparkles in nature
🎄 Gentle stretches or a short children’s yoga flow to release excitement
🎄 One-to-one moments: listening, cuddling, laughing, massage
When we pause, breathe and truly be with our children, we help their nervous systems settle, emotions regulate and joy land more deeply. Calm moments create space for gratitude, connection and memories that last far longer than any toy.
This Christmas, give yourself permission to soften the schedule, lower expectations and choose presence over presents — for calmer children, calmer grown-ups and a more meaningful festive season. ✨
