In this Christmas episode, we discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of Christmas. We talk the lead up, the lights, the planning, the nativities and the REALITY of Christmas Day, as well as
·      Is Christmas a holiday / break?
·      The experience of a SEN school Christmas / nativity - the carnage, the hilarity, the cuteness and the (in)appropriateness.
·      The emotional overload of the festive season.
·      Christmas presents – buying gifts for a child with complex needs and the overwhelming multitude of people who support them
·      Top tips for gifting including recycling, regifting, wish lists and whether it’s acceptable to buy children everyday essentials.
 
At a time when expectations of joy and magic are so high, what we often overlook is that reality and lived experience don’t change. Rachel, Sarah and Lucy discuss the importance of keeping in mind who Christmas is for and therefore how best to manage expectations and keep them realistic.
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