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EPISODE · Nov 24, 2025 · 19 MIN

Holiday Overwhelm: Why Your Toddler Falls Apart Around Family (and How to Make Thanksgiving Easier)

from Toddler Toolkit · host Heather Schalk, M.Ed.

Holiday Overwhelm: Why Your Toddler Falls Apart Around Family (and How to Make Thanksgiving Easier)"If you’re struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It’s called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast—It's HERE!When you get the FREE Guide, you get access to my Black Friday Deals this Week! Don’t forget to mark your calendar: ✨ Wednesday 11/26: The 5-Workshop Vault — $3 ✨ Friday 11/28 : The Calm Parent Holiday Pass — $7 ✨ Cyber Monday 12/1: The Premium Calm Superpower Transformation Bundle — $17 In this episode, we address the common issue of holiday overwhelm for toddlers and why they often have meltdowns during family gatherings. We’ll provide practical tips on how to manage your toddler’s behavior, prevent sensory overload, and reduce social pressure. We’ll also offer scripts to handle unsolicited parenting advice from family members and share mantras to help you stay calm. Plus, stay tuned for exciting Black Friday deals designed to help you manage holiday stress with fewer tantrums and more tranquility at home.00:00 Understanding Toddler Overwhelm During Holidays02:32 Tips to Handle Unsolicited Advice and Expectations04:13 Exciting Black Friday Offers for Parents07:00 Managing Toddler Meltdowns and Holiday Triggers09:33 Holiday SOS Tools and Strategies11:52 Proactive Scripts for Family Gatherings14:09 Thanksgiving Mantras for Parents17:28 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes------------------------------------------------------"If you’re struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It’s called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast—It's HERE!Watch us Chat for the Podcast Interviews with YouTube Video HERE!Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. She's the Toddler Toolkit Podcast Host, a co-author of the #1 International Best Selling Book, The Perfectly Imperfect Family & the founder of the Happy Toddler, Confident Parent Cohort and Course.  You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children.Grab the  The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them FastCheck out the Transform Tantrums: A Listening Toddler In 7 Days mini-course!Join the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @heatherschalkparentingWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

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