by Jenny Cates, PCC | Dec 19, 2025 | athletes, family, holiday, Holistic Life Coaching, life coaching, parenting, Pathways: Holistic Life Coaching Institute, youth
The holidays are often seen as a time to rest and recharge, yet for many high-performing youth and young athletes, burnout doesn’t automatically disappear just because school or practices pause. For kids who are used to constant structure, performance expectations,...
by Jenny Cates, PCC | Dec 19, 2025 | family, holiday, mindfulness, parenting, Uncategorized, youth
The holidays can be magical — and overwhelming. Bright lights, new experiences, family gatherings, and disrupted routines can stir up huge emotions in kids of all ages. When expectations run high and schedules shift, children sometimes struggle to make sense...
by Jenny Cates, PCC | Dec 13, 2025 | holiday, leave no trace, parenting, youth
How families can explore snowy trails, sledding hills, and winter forests with care, calm, and gratitude Winter has a way of slowing the world down. Snow softens the landscape, quiets the noise, and offers families a natural invitation to step outside, breathe deeply,...
by Jenny Cates, PCC | Dec 11, 2025 | holiday, mindfulness, parenting, youth
The holiday season brings excitement, sparkle, and joy—but for many kids, especially neurodivergent youth, it can also bring sensory overload, disrupted routines, and emotional overwhelm. From crowded gatherings to loud noises and unpredictable schedules, the holidays...
by Jenny Cates, PCC | Dec 10, 2025 | family, holiday, Holistic Life Coaching, parenting, Pathways: Holistic Life Coaching Institute, youth
Helping kids share space, communicate clearly, and feel supported during the busiest time of the year The holidays bring magic, excitement, and extra family time—but they can also stir up tension between siblings. With disrupted routines, increased stimulation, and...
by Jenny Cates, PCC | Dec 10, 2025 | family, holiday, mindfulness, parenting, youth
The holiday season has a way of speeding everything up—schedules get fuller, emotions run higher, and families often find themselves slipping into a rhythm that feels more like surviving than savoring. Yet beneath all the noise, this time of year still carries a quiet...
