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🎄 Part 2 of the Co-Parenting Through Christmas December series

Holiday gift-giving can bring joy — but for co-parents and blended families, it can also bring pressure, comparison, competition, and unnecessary stress.

In this episode of The CoCo Blend Podcast, Jamie Newton-Knight tackles one of the most common holiday challenges families face: navigating gift-giving between two households. From duplicate gifts and silent competition to financial strain and emotional guilt, Jamie breaks down why gift-giving can feel so triggering — and how to approach it with intention instead of tension.

Jamie shares practical guidance on harmonizing presents between homes, communicating with co-parents, and talking to children about gifts in ways that promote emotional security rather than favoritism. She also shares a powerful real-life moment involving her son that highlights what’s possible when families choose alignment over competition.

This episode is for every parent who wants Christmas to feel meaningful — not stressful.

✨ In this episode:
• Why gift-giving becomes triggering in blended families
• How to avoid duplicate gifts and gift competition
• Ways to set shared budgets or plans
• How to talk to kids about gifts without guilt
• What to do when co-parents won’t cooperate
• A grounding prayer and reflection for the season

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