Christmas... it’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? To be honest, it often hasn’t felt that way in my house!
 
All the excitement, changes to routine, late nights, family gatherings, different foods, noise and expectations can be incredibly overwhelming for children. For anxious or neurodivergent children in particular, that overwhelm can show up as big emotions, meltdowns, irritability, anxiety or behaviour that seems to come from nowhere.
 
As parents, we can end up overwhelmed too, especially when we’re trying so hard to make Christmas magical for everyone.
 
I created Transform Chaos to Calm at Christmas to help you understand what might be happening underneath your child’s behaviour and give you practical ways to support them before, during and after those difficult moments.
 
Inside, we cover recognising the early signs of overwhelm, sensory needs, Christmas food, family gatherings, boundaries, meltdowns, masking and the after-event crash, as well as what to do when your own emotions are starting to get too much. You’ll also find practical reflection pages and Christmas Eve and Christmas Day planners to help you create a Christmas that works for your family.
 
Although it’s been created with Christmas in mind, many of the strategies can also be used for birthdays, holidays, family gatherings and other big events that your child might find overwhelming.
 
Instant PDF download – £5 (approximately US$6.70)
 
A practical resource you can read at your own pace, come back to when you need it and use throughout the festive season.