# A Christmas reflection for parents

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Podcast: [The Christian Parenting Podcast - Motherhood, Teaching kids about Jesus, Intentional parenting, Raising Christian kids](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-christian-parenting-podcast-motherhood-teaching-kids-about-jesus-intentional-parenting-raising-christian-kids-5984366)
Published: 2025-12-23T07:00:34+00:00
Episode link: https://www.christianparenting.org/podcast/the-christian-parenting-podcast/a-christmas-reflection-for-parents
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## Resource

Hey Friends! I’ve never done a solo episode before, but Christmas felt like the right time to try. In the middle of a season that can feel loud, full, emotional, and a little overwhelming, this episode is an invitation to take just ten minutes to pause and breathe and remember the gift that never fades. Whether your home feels busy and chaotic or quiet and tender this year, remember Emmanuel, God with us. Through Scripture, simple family traditions, and honest encouragement, this episode is for weary parents who want to love their kids well and keep Jesus at the center without feeling pressure to get everything just right. With love, Steph Thurling P.S. Please consider making a year-end gift to Christian Parenting to help us create more encouraging, faith-filled podcast episodes for families in every season. Prefer video? Find more episodes on YouTube ! The Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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