Family Gatherings

'Tis the Season (for Political Hijacking)

Philip Galanes | Posted 02.19.2012

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Philip Galanes

Why would we voluntarily model our private behavior on the provocations of Bill O'Reilly and Chris Matthews, in our own homes, with our actual loved ones?

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Are You 'The Pretty One?'

Kate Fridkis | Posted 01.22.2012

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Kate Fridkis

I don't think there's something wrong with telling a little girl she's pretty. But we should remind ourselves that she can be more than just pretty -- and that her sister is listening.

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Digesting the Thanksgiving Sandwich: Three Tips for Those Parenting Children and Parents During the Holidays

Donna Labermeier | Posted 01.02.2012

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Donna Labermeier

Are you a member of the "Sandwich Generation?" Have you been placed in the position of "parenting" your aging parents while raising your own children? To keep calm and maintain your sanity, here are 3 things you can do to bring peace to your Thanksgiving festivities.

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8 Tips For Dealing With Difficult Relatives Over The Holidays

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 11.17.2011

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Gretchen Rubin

For many people the holidays are a joyous time; for others they are a dreaded part of the year. One factor that can make it tough is spending time with difficult relatives. Here are strategies for keeping family dinners pleasant.

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The Splendor And The Struggle Of Holiday Gatherings

Kari Henley | Posted 11.17.2011

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Kari Henley

The pressures to hit the mall, keep up with the Joneses and complete our to-do list amplifies this time of year, making it harder for that gentle oxytocin to flow. How do we create a season of peace?

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Tips For Fighting Family Gathering Anxiety

Dr. Hendrie Weisinger | Posted 11.17.2011

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Dr. Hendrie Weisinger

Many people suffer what I coin FGA -- Family Gathering Anxiety. Basically, this refers to those who experience strong feelings of anxiety before and often during a family gathering.

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Not All The Turkeys Are In The Oven

Rick Horowitz | Posted 11.17.2011

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Rick Horowitz

The actual Thursday comes, and Uncle Theophilis is right back there, but so is every last other body in the entire family, and some who used to be but show up no matter the divorce.

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"Eat, Pray, Love" Your Way to Closer Relationships

Kari Henley | Posted 11.17.2011

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Kari Henley

Last week, we baked a cake together. The cake was called Community and the ingredients were all the layers of relationships we have in our lives: ours...

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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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Hospitality Checklist for Holiday Hosts

Jeffrey Shaffer | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jeffrey Shaffer

Realize that, in addition to their luggage, guests may also bring along a wide assortment of lifestyle habits and personal preferences that will lodge in your memory forever.

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