I’ve been in deep lately—dreaming about how The Mamahood might mobilize and move mountains. Big ideas, national visions, taking risks, and reimagining how we connect and grow. It’s been exhilarating, overwhelming, and a little all-consuming. But in the cracks of my workaholic tendencies, I’ve found unexpected holiday joy—not in my own planning, but in witnessing the brilliance, creativity, and compassion of the moms in this community.

​Julie Price has been beta-testing her custom meditation platform with Mamahood members, and it’s been incredible to hear how her creations are helping soothe anxious littles. Many of our moms have shared how their children are now falling asleep listening to meditations that whisper affirmations, fantastical stories, and even silly jokes—what a gift. Learn more about Julie’s meditations here - and grab a free one on us!

​Angelique has been sprinkling holiday magic with her Tiny Values Holiday Funpack. This Gratitude Advent Calendar, Santa Letter printable, and Holiday Funbook make it easy to infuse the season with gratitude and joy. Download the free Funpack here.​

And then there’s Candy Chan of Hoppity Learning, whose recent interview brought me to tears. Her deep care for helping parents build loving, supportive relationships with their kids is unmatched. She shared so much wisdom about active listening, joyful boundaries, and expressing love with empathy—it was truly moving. Her workshop, The Power of Love in Parenting, this past week was a huge success, and if you missed it, you can still experience her guidance firsthand with a free coaching call.

The “Two Shans,” meanwhile, have been lighting up the season with Elf on the Shelf kits and sharing genius ideas for elf mischief. (Themed kits with nightly text reminders? Absolute brilliance.) And our community has been buzzing with tips, tricks, and hilarious fails from years past. If you’re still on the fence about starting the tradition, we’ve got a blog post rounding up the best advice.

At home, life has been a mix of volleyball tryouts, tween hormones, and slumber party karaoke. Then, this week, my 12-year-old came home wide-eyed and confused to tell me a classmate had “done it.”

We've always had ample and open talks about sex and sexuality - but when I probed deeper into their classroom conversation, it was clear these kids weren’t ready, didn’t understand what they were talking about, and were navigating a world moving faster than they could process. I turned to the community to ask if this was happening in your schools too, and wow—the stories poured in. Kids as young as fifth grade are facing peer pressure, misinformation, and situations they’re simply not equipped for.

If you’re ready for a wake-up call (and to prepare for the conversations your kids might need), read this thread.

Holiday Highlights + Community Favorites

Here’s a quick roundup of links to the amazing ideas, tools, and tips mentioned above—and a few extras to help you through the season:

• ​Tiny Values Holiday Funpack – Inside this gift from Tiny Values:
  • Gratitude Advent Calendar
  • Holiday Activity & Coloring Book
  • Special Santa Letter that starts with thankfulness
• ​Elf on the Shelf Blog Post – Tips and tricks for making the tradition magical without losing your mind.
• ​Soft Landing Meditations – Helping kids feel soothed, confident, and loved at bedtime.
• ​Candy Chan’s Free Coaching Call – Support for building deeper connections with your kids.
• ​Good Housekeeping GH+ Membership – $15/year for recipes, reviews, and product testing opportunities.

The holidays can be a lot—for some, they’re joyful and bright; for others, they’re heavy with stress, grief, or overwhelm. Wherever you find yourself this season, know this: You’re not alone. Let’s lean into gratitude, support one another, and find magic in the small moments.

What’s one thing you’re grateful for today? Hit reply and let me know—I’d love to hear from you.

Warmly,
Heather

PS. You’re holding so much, and you’re doing an incredible job. Don’t forget to breathe.

PPS. If you're a creator and are curious about joining The Mamahood's Collective for writers, artists, makers, experts and entrepreneurs, jump on this convo and/or hit reply for info!

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