We hope this past winter week brought moments of rest, connection, and maybe even a little joy for your family. Whether plans went exactly as expected or required some last-minute pivots, we hope you were able to practice flexibility and mindfulness along the way, meeting each day as it came with curiosity rather than pressure. As routines resume, we’re grateful for the return to a sense of normalcy, structure, and rhythm that can feel grounding for both parents and children. There’s comfort in familiar schedules, and we hope this transition back has been gentle for your household.
As we move forward, it’s also important to acknowledge the mental load that often accompanies challenging seasons. Many of us rely on compartmentalization, mentally “boxing up” stress or emotions just to get through the day. While this can be useful in short bursts, over time it can lead to emotional buildup, burnout, or disconnection from ourselves and others. To combat this, try creating intentional space to unpack what you’ve been holding: brief check-ins with yourself, journaling, mindful pauses, or talking things through with a trusted person. Allowing emotions to be felt and processed instead of stored away supports resilience, emotional regulation, and long-term mental well-being.
-D’Anna Klassen
MS, LPC, CSAT-Candidate
