Mini Episode: Creating Connection During the Holidays with Vanessa's sisters, Shelly and Leah
Do you ever leave a family gathering and think, “I feel like I missed the opportunity to have a real deep conversation and connection”? In the midst of mealtimes or festive get-togethers it can be easy to be swept up in the busy tasks of it all. In this episode, Vanessa sits down with her sisters Leah and Shelly to talk about Thanksgiving and how they are going to make it meaningful this year. From teaching teenagers the art of making the perfect homemade roll to playing old family videos in the background there are a ton of ideas shared in this episode that could work for you and your family. Tune in to hear how to make your upcoming family get-togethers meaningful and fun! Time codes: 1:00 Thanksgiving plans 2:15 Talking to teenagers and young adults 3:15 Crafting at family get-togethers 4:05 Gingerbread houses and games 5:15 Conversation cards 6:30 Old family videos 7:00 Sprinkle Chatbooks around the house for relatives to look at 8:00 Watching old videos can be a healing and restorative experience, especially as kids get older. Use code: MOMFORCE for 15% off your first Chatbooks order! Follow Vanessa Follow Chatbooks The MomForce Podcast on TikTok Listen to more of The MomForce Podcast