✨ UNDER THE MOONLIGHT PODCAST

Christmas Cheer Edition

By Penelope Willis

Looking for calm, joy and a little Christmas magic during the busiest month of the year?

This special Christmas Cheer Edition of the Under the Moonlight Podcast is filled with gentle, practical tips to help your little one feel happy, settled and connected all season long.

In this festive, family-friendly episode, children’s author Penelope Willis shares playful ideas, cosy bedtime rituals, simple calm-down moments, fun December activities and soothing parent hacks — all designed to make Christmas with toddlers and young children feel magical instead of overwhelming.

Whether you’re navigating excited toddlers, festive overstimulation, holiday routines, bedtime battles, or just looking for peaceful activities in the run-up to Christmas, this episode is packed with soft, comforting support.

Perfect for parents, grandparents, nursery practitioners, early-years educators and anyone wanting a calmer festive season with little ones.

Inside this Christmas Cheer edition you’ll find:

• Calming Christmas activities for toddlers

• Easy December traditions that spark joy

• Soothing bedtime routines to help children settle

• Gentle parenting ideas for festive overwhelm

• Fun holiday tips to keep little ones happy

• Cosy, connection-building moments

• Ways to create magical memories without stress

• Calm corner ideas for busy December days

• Seasonal support for emotional toddlers

• Soft, comforting reassurance for parents

This uplifting, heartwarming episode is designed to help you slow down, reconnect and enjoy the simple magic of Christmas — even in the chaos.

A perfect listen for bedtime, nap time, or during a quiet moment with a cup of tea.

✨ For more calming ideas, free printables, bedtime tips, festive activities and soothing picture books, visit:

www.booksbypenelopewillis.co.uk