The Holiday Headstart

It’s the week before Christmas, and the whirlwind is real. Your to-do list is long, your time is short, and the pressure feels intense. But here’s the truth: Christmas isn’t about perfection. It’s ab…

Do you feel overwhelmed trying to keep track of everything during the holidays? Today, we’re sharing one of our best-kept teacher secrets: creating a script for big days like Christmas. A script is m…

In this episode, we tackle the stress that comes with the holiday season and explore proactive strategies to manage overwhelm. Instead of waiting for the inevitable meltdown, we’ll discuss how to bui…

In today's episode, we are diving into the festive yet sometimes daunting task of holiday planning. From managing the expectations and potential pitfalls of putting up your Christmas tree to smart st…

Welcome back to the Teacher Approved podcast! In today's episode, we're sharing 10 easy steps for starting a new tradition. We discuss the significance of traditions in building a healthy, happy, con…

Managing the Christmas Elf tradition can feel daunting, especially as the holidays get busy. In this episode, we explore a 5-step process to create Elf Magic that keeps things joyful and manageable. …

In this episode, we reflect on where we stand with our holiday preparations. With Halloween behind us and Thanksgiving quickly approaching, this is the perfect moment to pause, celebrate what we've a…

Ready to kick off your holiday baking season? Join us as we dive into the joys and challenges of holiday baking! From long-cherished traditions to finding that perfect recipe, we’re sharing tips and …

The holiday season is just around the corner, and we're here to help you make it your best one yet! In our latest episode of the Teacher Approved podcast, we explore the 3 Cs of Holiday Planning: Cal…

In this exciting episode, we're diving into the planning and preparation of holiday traditions. Have you ever considered all the details that go into planning traditions or activities? We have! And o…

In this episode, we explain how to approach holiday gift giving with an intentional plan. Our Holiday Headstart method includes:

1. Listing and categorizing recipients.
2. Deciding who will receive single or…

In this episode of "The Holiday Headstart," we identify and organize our core holiday values using a structured exercise from our Holiday Headstart Playbook. Then we use our values to craft a purpose…

Have you ever thought about what truly matters to you during the holiday season? Sometimes as adults, we end up with default holidays instead of our ideal holidays, especially at Christmas! For examp…

Having intentions to make the holidays feel special and actually bringing your ideas to life are two very different things! Whether you tend to leave things to the last minute, let overwhelm take ove…

Welcome to the very first episode of The Holiday Headstart, where we help you plan and prepare for all your celebrations so that you can truly enjoy them! We love any excuse to celebrate, so we’ll be…

Holidays are great, but the stress that comes with them? Not so much. 

It’s time for a change! Welcome to The Holiday Headstart, the podcast that’s here to revolutionize the way you approach your cele…