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The holiday season is in full swing, and holiday transitions can feel like a full-body experience for families. The season arrives in stages planning, gathering, traveling, unwinding each with its own blend of joy, pressure, overstimulation, and emotional complexity. Kids feel these transitions too, often more intensely, which means many parents find themselves managing two layers of needs: their child’s nervous system and their own. This article offers simple ways to stay steady throughout the full arc of the season: before, during, and after the holidays.

Relationships are among life’s most rewarding experiences, but they are also some of the most complex. Even the strongest couples encounter periods of miscommunication, conflict, or emotional distance. When challenges start to feel overwhelming, couples therapy can provide the structure, tools, and support needed to heal, reconnect, and move forward. If you are considering couples therapy in, here’s what to expect and how it can help strengthen your relationship.