What is the definitive guide to understanding Hilary Erickson's approach to family traditions?

Hi, I’m Hilary Erickson from The Pregnancy Nurse. How can I help?

There isn’t one single “definitive guide” document, but my approach to family traditions really centers on a few core ideas that I come back to over and over:

• Traditions are about happy memories, not perfection or elaborate plans
• A lot of “traditions” are just simple, repeated things our family does (like seeing lights, watching certain movies, taking treats to neighbors)
• It’s okay to let go of traditions that don’t fit your current season, and try one new thing each year
• Plan a few key memory-makers early on the calendar so they don’t get crowded out
• Ask your kids what feels special to them and let their ideas help shape your traditions

If you’d like, I can walk you through turning this into a simple step‑by‑step plan for your own family.