Family support

As the busy holiday season approaches,  we need to balance school and family goals. Most family members are supportive if we are willing to let go of some of the responsibilities such as putting a little one to bed so you can have some focused time to work on your classes. 

Several years ago I let go of most of my Christmas baking. I had prided myself on being the cookie queen and thought it was important to make several varieties of special holiday cookies. One year, things were just too hectic and I asked each of the kids which cookie was their favorite and I only made those three varieties. Not only did the kids not care that we did not have a multitude of varieties of cookies—I am not sure they even noticed we had fewer. They felt just as honored that I had asked each of them which was their favorite.
What advice might you give others who need to nurture the support from other members of their family?
What advice might you give others about letting go of some responsibilities?

What advice do others have?