Show Notes

Who would have thought that we would wrap up 2021 while STILL in a pandemic? But here we are! 

On the last episode of 2021, I reflect on the last year and this could not be done without discussion the health crisis we are experiencing. It has impacted us on many levels, especially as parents. I discuss the importance of building and nurturing community in order to overcome the pandemic, share an incredible parenting pro tip for creating a healthier Elf on the Shelf experience at home, and set some intentions for 2022. 

Episode Layout

00:00 Introduction

03:00 Pandemic reflections; vaccination inequities, social justice, community approach and more.

12:50 Thoughts on our kids (families) and the pandemic, in particular the current approach to schooling in Ontario.

18:45 Community driven approach to the pandemic.

21:43 Thoughts on 2022

28:20 Elf On The Shelf, but less toxic – an excellent recommendation/approach for parents!

34:20 The importance of teaching kids about differences.

37:50 2022 intentions and wrap up.

Resources

Episode 15 | Santa’s Naughty or Nice List

On Episode 15: Santa’s Naughty or Nice List, originally released in December 2020, I discuss the Elf on the Shelf tradition and my thoughts on Santa’s naughty or nice list.

Episode 3 | Christmas in Two Cultures

On Episode 3: Christmas in Two Cultures, originally released in December 2019, I share how my family celebrates a bicultural Christmas and how we are teaching our child to embrace the unique aspects of our Peruvian (Latinx) culture, its rituals and practices.

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