A Parent's Holiday Survival Kit

On-Demand Class · Parent Wellness

Ninety-five percent of Americans report the holidays are stressful. This class provides practical tips on experiencing holidays that are free from family drama, finanial burden, and stress.

Class Description

This class is made up of three short videos. The first video helps you navigate family drama during the holidays. The second video provides a tried and true method on how to have a debt-free holiday. The third video suggests ways to be a stress-free parent this holiday season.

Class Materials

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Sessions Overview

  1. 3 Tips to Survive Holidays with your Family (& AVOID Family Drama): 95% of Americans believe that the holidays are stressful! So how do we avoid stress, or at least lessen it as much as possible? I have 3 tips to help you survive this holiday season AND steer clear of family drama!
  2. How to Give Your Kids Meaningful Christmas Gifts Without Going Broke: I'll tell you exactly what to do, and the 4 gifts to buy your kids this Christmas that they will absolutely appreciate for years to come! You can do this parents! I'll show you how! You can have a Christmas where you don't go broke because of all the gifts your kids want!
  3. How to be a STRESS-FREE Parent this Holiday Season: Raise your hand if you are already stressed reading this! (Don't worry, almost everyone's hands went up - you're safe!) I'm unpacking why the holidays are so stressful, and how to temper the stress, and redirect it into a peace-filled, calm holiday season for you and the family!

Your Instructor

Andrea Mata

Dr. Andrea Mata, statistically, should not be as successful as she is. The daughter of a Mexican immigrant, she grew up in a gang infested nine block unincorporated neighborhood on the south-side of Chicago. Dr. Mata learned the value of having a strong and loving family at an early age and attributes much of her success to her close-knit and sarcastic family. Dr. Mata graduated summa cum laude with her Bachelor of Science degree from Valparaiso University. While there, she majored in Psychology and minored in Criminology and Urban Studies. Dr. Mata completed her Doctorate degree in Clinical Child Psychology at Kent State University. She had the fortunate experience of interning at Boys Town in Omaha, Nebraska where the mission is to save children and heal families. Dr. Mata was a college professor at the University of Findlay for 9 years until she realized she needed to live out her life’s mission of fortifying the family. She joined the Anxiety Treatment Center of Greater Toledo and founded BrightSpot Families.

Degrees and Certifications

Ph.D. Licensenced Clinical Psychologist in Ohio

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