Helping Your Tween Find Peace During the Holiday Season

As Leslie teaches in our puberty classes, navigating big life changes can feel overwhelming for young people—especially during the holiday season, with all its extra hustle and bustle. While Leslie provides guidance on understanding physical and emotional changes, holistic wellness expert Mandy Holden offers another layer of support to help your tween or teen find calm amidst the holiday chaos.

🩺 Meet Your Holiday Wellness Guide

Mandy Holden, CMT CTNC, brings 26 years of expertise in holistic wellness to help your young ones navigate holiday stress. As a nationally certified holistic nutrition coach located in Newport Beach, CA, Mandy has established herself as a trusted voice in wellness, featuring in collaborations with Magnolia Wellness OC, The Fullest, and Jenny Kayne.

🎁 Why The Holidays Hit Different for Young People

The holiday season can amplify the already challenging journey of adolescence:

• School pressures and final exams

• Family gatherings and social expectations

• Disrupted routines and sleep patterns

• Heightened emotions and sensitivities

• Social media pressures during "the most wonderful time of the year"

🎁 A Gentle Approach to Holiday Peace

Mandy's specialized craniosacral therapy offers a perfect solution for holiday-stressed young people. This gentle, non-invasive technique:

• Requires no disrobing (perfect for modest tweens/teens)

• Welcomes parent presence for comfort

• Provides a calm, safe space during hectic holiday times

• Addresses both physical and emotional stress

💞 How It Helps During the Holidays

Craniosacral therapy can specifically target holiday-related challenges:

• Calms an overstimulated nervous system

• Reduces anxiety about family gatherings

• Improves sleep during irregular holiday schedules

• Helps maintain focus during end-of-year academics

• Supports emotional balance during seasonal changes

💞 Perfect For:

• Anxious teens facing family events

• Students managing exam stress

• Young people with ADD/ADHD navigating schedule changes

• Neurodiverse youth dealing with holiday overstimulation

• Anyone seeking a moment of peace during the season

🎁 Give the Gift of Peace

Consider a session with Mandy as a unique holiday gift that provides real tools for managing seasonal stress and beyond.

Contact Mandy to schedule a holiday session or learn more about how craniosacral therapy can support your tween/teen's holiday wellness journey.

P.S. Mandy’s services also apply to stressed moms as well!