Making The Holidays More Meaningful with Older Kids

Life after Kids with Drs. Brooke and Lynne

Be still all of our hearts! It’s the holiday season and if you’re like us, you know how rapidly time is marching on and you want to make the most of every moment you have with your grown kiddos! Whether your kids are in school, coming home from college, or out on their own and visiting for the holiday, you’ll want to listen to this week’s episode of Life after Kids as we discuss ways to make this time of year more meaningful and memorable with your older children. We share our own traditions and activities that we’ve enjoyed with our families over the years.

Key Takeaways:

• Plan activities that the whole family can enjoy together during the holiday season.
• Consider attending Christmas concerts or musicals as a festive and memorable experience.
• Explore outdoor activities like ice skating or visiting light displays.
• Start new traditions, such as volunteering or giving back to the community.
• Encourage you kids to choose and donate to a charity as part of their holiday celebrations.

Family fun is so important and regardless of their age, spending meaningful time with your kids will not only make the holidays more joyful, but will also create memories you’ll cherish for a lifetime. Listen to the full episode of Life after Kids for motivation to start new traditions and make the most of the holiday season!
Timestamp Summary
| 0:00:15 | Discussion about making holidays more special with big kids
| 0:02:39 | Importance of planning and moderation
| 0:04:12 | Dr. Lynne's tradition of traveling for Christmas
| 0:07:07 | Dr. Brooke's tradition of attending Christmas concerts
| 0:10:44 | Adapting traditions to suit the preferences of older kids
| 0:11:13 | Discussing outdoor ice skating and fun experiences
| 0:12:07 | The importance of rest and restoration during the holidays
| 0:12:52 | Having a Christmas movie marathon at home with family
| 0:14:41 | Volunteering during Christmas to teach kids about contribution
| 0:15:55 | Making memories by donating to charities as a family
| 0:17:36 | Enjoying drive-through light displays and holiday dinners
| 0:18:26 | Bringing back the tradition of Christmas caroling
| 0:19:38 | Starting a tradition of collecting ornaments from travels
| 0:20:09 | Buying Christmas gifts together as a family at the mall
| 0:20:56 | Teaching kids the importance of giving and receiving gifts
| 0:21:40 | Backfiring gifts and funny memories
| 0:24:50 | Starting new traditions and making time for family
| 0:26:11 | Life is short, be intentional and take time off
| 0:27:02 | Closing remarks and holiday wishes

Enjoy the show, and we hope you learn a little bit more about living a fulfilling, vibrant, and meaningful Life after Kids!
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Making tomorrow even better than today,
Dr. Brooke and Dr. Lynne
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