The key to a less frantic holiday season

There can be a lot of stress when it comes to the holidays: figuring out travel plans, preparing the perfect meal, spending time with the whole family for days on end. There can also be a lot pressure to do everything perfectly, but psychotherapist and author of All Is Calmish: How to Feel Less Frantic and More Festive During the Holidays, Niro Feliciano, says that letting go of the need for perfection can actually make your holiday less stressful. This episode, Feliciano shares tips for keeping your holiday season merry and bright.

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The key to a less frantic holiday season is an episode from Life Kit: Parenting by NPR.

This episode is 23:25 long.

This episode was published on Dec 1, 2025.

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