12/20/2025
đ A Regulated Christmas â Part Three: The Sugar Plot Twist
Holiday treats are part of the season, but the ingredients matter.
Refined sugar and refined flour can quickly spike inflammation and stress the nervous system, creating a familiar pattern we see in kids: wired, overstimulated, emotional, and then completely exhausted. For sensitive nervous systems, this can show up as big behaviors, anxiety, sleep struggles, and emotional crashes.
A regulated Christmas doesnât mean skipping treats, it means choosing ingredients that support the nervous system instead of overwhelming it.
⨠Simple swaps like maple syrup, dates, properly prepared flour, and warming spices help create steadier energy and calmer regulation for the whole family.
đŞ Christmas Baking Challenge:
Try a nourishing holiday recipe this week and share what you make.
Sourdough sugar cookies inspired by are a beautiful place to start.
đ The Gift of Health continues through January.
Support your childâs nervous system during the season that asks the most of it.
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Part Four coming next: The Wisdom of the Spices