Ep 92: Tips to help parents survive the holidays with Dr. Tamara Soles
Host: Dr. Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.
Guest: Dr. Tamara Soles
Dr. Tamara Soles is a mom of twins- a boy and a girl, as well as a child psychologist and parenting coach in Montreal. She feels very privileged to work with families who have found themselves at a difficult time in their parenting journey. She feels honored to hold vulnerability and to meet families with openness and acceptance as they find a path forward together that brings a new level of harmony and connectedness to the family.
Summary:
Perhaps you are looking forward to the holidays or perhaps you are not. Unwanted comments from family members judging how you are parenting your child, big emotions from your child because they are tired and overwhelmed, and hanging out with that family member that always drinks too much and says uncomfortable comments. (sigh)
In today's episode, I chatted with child psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles (based in Montreal) and asked her all the questions you need answered to help you throughout this holiday season.
Here is what we chatted about:
How to support your child's big emotions/tantrums during family gatherings
How to support neurodivergent children
How to set boundaries with family members that are racist, sexist or behave inappropriately
What to do when a family member tries to parent your child or judge the way you are parenting them
How to navigate the holidays with young kids if you just got divorced
What to say to your child when they don't say thank you and do not seem grateful for the gift they received
How to support a child with social anxiety during the holidays