This time of year has a way of pulling you in every direction at once.
And even if nobody says it out loud, so many families are feeling the same things:

Absorbing everyone’s emotions: your child’s, the school’s, your family’s.
 

Feeling stretched thin, like there’s no margin left for one more need.
 

Sensing urgency in schools: decisions suddenly feel rushed before break.
 

Losing yourself in the season’s chaos, trying to hold it all together for everyone else.
 

If any of this feels familiar, you’re not alone.  AND you’re not doing anything wrong.

This season amplifies everything, especially when you're already carrying a lot.
 

But here’s the part we often forget:

Noticing the tension… the mood shifts… the unspoken pressure…
That’s actually a strength you have.
 

It helps you see when your child needs a break, when a school team is rushing, or when you need a moment before responding.
 

So as the holidays pick up speed, give yourself permission to slow down inside your own home.

To pause.
To breathe.
To ask yourself one simple question:

“What actually matters right now?”
 

And if the answer is rest, connection, or simply stepping out of the noise...
that is a completely valid direction to take.

You don’t have to match the pace of the season.
You get to set the pace that supports you and your family.

P.S. When You Want a Clear Next Step

If the school decisions your being asked to make feels especially heavy right now and you want help finding your footing, I offer a free 30-minute Advocacy Action Plan call.

You tell me what’s been happening, what you’ve tried, and what you’re worried about for your child and I’ll create a personalized 3-step Advocacy Action Plan to help you move forward with more clarity and direction.
 

No pressure.
No judgment.
Just the next right steps for your child.
Click here to pick a time to talk.