Does Christmas gift-giving feel more like a burden than a joy as you try to find a balance between gift-giving and avoiding entitlement?

Dr. Justin Coulson and Kylie discuss how to preserve the magic of the season while avoiding the trap of indulgence and entitlement.

In this episode:
Finding perspective
Reflecting on the true meaning of Christmas
Having zero agenda—relationships, games, joyful moments
What to do when Christmas is hard
Focusing on others—emphasising giving, kindness, and family traditions over materialism
The Secret to Happiness? Giving.—Elizabeth Dunn research

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Does Christmas gift-giving feel more like a burden than a joy as you try to find a balance between gift-giving and avoiding entitlement?
Dr. Justin Coulson and Kylie discuss how to preserve the magic of the season while avoiding the trap of indulgence and entitlement.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Finding perspective</li>
<li>Reflecting on the true meaning of Christmas</li>
<li>Having zero agenda&mdash;relationships, games, joyful moments</li>
<li>What to do when Christmas is hard</li>
<li>Focusing on others&mdash;emphasising giving, kindness, and family traditions over materialism</li>
<li><a href="https://www.science.org/content/article/secret-happiness-giving">The Secret to Happiness? Giving.&mdash;</a>Elizabeth Dunn research</li>
</ul>
Related Links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/how-to-unspoil-your-kids-this-christmas">How to Unspoil your Kids this Christmas</a> [Webinar]</li>
</ul>
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#1147 - How to Unspoil the Kids at Christmas

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