Everyone wants to give their loved ones a thoughtful gift during the holiday season. As parents, we dream up the best recipes, the best holiday activities, and the best traditions to make a magical Christmas for our families. But all that planning can also lead to parental burn out, and a burned-out parent = stressed-out kids. That dream of a magical holiday season is suddenly soured by perfectionism, unnecessary conflict, and a lack of familial connection. In this post, I’ll offer three ways to give your families the gift of peace and family bonding this holiday season.