So it is Thanksgiving here in America and that means families are getting together.

And that probably means big emotions for your kids and maybe for you and the rest of your family.

Because you've got big families getting together and you're traveling.

And so your schedules off.

The child's schedules off.

And these are kids who do really well when there's structure and

routine, but now there's not, and it's chaotic and loud, and there's irritating family members,

and their diet is off, and you're going to get judged by others. So it's probably going,

you're probably at some point this weekend going to have a child who melts down, gets really upset and has big emotions.

So I wanted to go through five different steps very quickly to help you with this.

So you are prepared in that moment.

That is what we're going to discuss on today's episode of the Calm Parenting Podcast.

Welcome.

This is Kirk Martin. Founder Celebrate Calm. You can find the Black Friday sale in all of our materials at

CelebrateCalm.com. So here's where I want to start. Remember to be proactive with this as you get

together with family. I go back and listen to the episode from November 19th,

how to avoid public meltdowns. I actually go through a Thanksgiving dinner scenario there.

And then Sunday's podcast on November 23rd was 10 tips to help with judgmental parents.

Remember, connect, find one relative with whom your strong will child can connect really well that becomes

kind of like their safe person remember to create successes with your kids and I'll go through

that in just a minute do what's right for your family F the I mean ignore the haters just ignore ignore them. They're going to judge you anyway.

You know what is best for your kids, for your family. Do that. I trust your instincts. I want you

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