Dysfunctional Families Holidays

My Big Fat Jewish Thanksgiving

Patricia Aranka Smith | Posted 01.22.2012

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Patricia Aranka Smith

No self-respecting Jew comes to the holiday table empty handed of family accomplishments, their very own ailments or a sense of humor. They are mandatory side dishes.

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Having a Healthier Thanksgiving: Advice on How to Reframe Your Attitude

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 11.17.2011

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Marcia G. Yerman

Thanksgiving kicks off a six week period that can put people in a state of anxiety about potential weight gain, loneliness, unresolved family relation...

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Holiday Tips For Progressives With Families

W. Hunter Roberts | Posted 11.17.2011

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W. Hunter Roberts

Want to have a holiday with your family that is warm and fuzzy? You probably don't need to trade-up at Adopt-A Family -- you just need to engage in some serious loving.

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When The Holidays are Painful

Laurie Nadel | Posted 05.25.2011

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Laurie Nadel

Our family joke goes like this: If someone doesn't have a flat tire, a serious illness, or a major argument, it's not a good holiday season.

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Rule #1 For Dealing With Nasty People (Particularly In-Laws)

Dr. Cara Barker | Posted 11.17.2011

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Dr. Cara Barker

Let me begin this week with thanking one of my readers. 'J' sent out an S.O.S. regarding the coming arrival of in-laws, and it wasn't pretty. The tr...

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Avoiding Turkey-Time Misery

SaraKay Smullens | Posted 11.17.2011

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SaraKay Smullens

If you know you are anticipating a meal laced with digs and putdowns, subtle and overt, either political, personal, or a combo practice changing the subject.

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