by Jenny Cates, PCC | Jan 6, 2026 | family, holiday, mindfulness, parenting, youth
Parents everywhere notice something familiar as winter deepens: kiddos seem more irritable, more emotional, and more “difficult” — especially compared with sunnier seasons. But what if it’s not about discipline, defiance, or willful misbehavior at all? What...
by Jenny Cates, PCC | Dec 26, 2025 | family, holiday, leave no trace, parenting
There’s something magical about the way kids light up when they’re outside, exploring the whisper of wind through branches, the sparkle of frost on a pinecone, or the crunch of leaves underfoot. This time of year—holiday season through winter—offers perfect...
by Jenny Cates, PCC | Dec 24, 2025 | holiday, Holistic Life Coaching, life coaching, parenting, Pathways: Holistic Life Coaching Institute, youth
The holidays often arrive wrapped in expectations—joy, togetherness, magic—yet many parents find themselves feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, and stretched thin. Packed schedules, disrupted routines, financial pressure, and family dynamics can quietly push nervous...
by Jenny Cates, PCC | Dec 23, 2025 | family, holiday, parenting
Christmas Eve has always carried a certain kind of magic for me. There’s a quiet anticipation in the air, soft lights glowing in darkened rooms, and that gentle sense that something meaningful is about to arrive. It’s a day that often brings families together, where...
by Jenny Cates, PCC | Dec 22, 2025 | family, forest schooled, holiday, mindfulness, parenting, youth
There’s something quietly magical about winter. When frost settles on branches and the world seems to slow its pace, nature isn’t stopping — it’s gently pausing. For kids, this season offers a beautiful mirror to learn about rest, reflection, and inner renewal. Winter...
by Jenny Cates, PCC | Dec 21, 2025 | family, holiday, mindfulness, parenting, youth
Every year around December 21–22, the Winter Solstice brings the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s a moment when the tilt of the Earth pauses, then shifts toward longer days and brighter light ahead — a...
