December has a way of sneaking in quietly, then exploding into a swirl of lights, laughter, and just a little chaos. One moment, you’re savoring the glow of twinkling lights and the smell of fresh pine, and the next, someone is in tears over a broken peppermint stick—or maybe it’s you rushing to get everyone out the door for school, holiday gatherings, and last-minute errands. And honestly? It’s not always the kids. The holidays are magical, no doubt about it. But they can al