ChrtiDo you have Christmas traditions? I hope so. This is the time of year to revive them or create new ones. Traditions are important and they connect us to history. Memories are kept alive and then passed down through the generations. Traditions bond us to one another and build community. They create positive moments…

Family and holidays just go together, right? Not all of you agree and that Caribbean escape looks tempting right now! Unfortunately, not all families function like a Hallmark movie experience. Celebrations can turn into combat or disappointment. As soon as you pull up the driveway, unhappy memories flood your mind. You think about that drunk parent,…

Family time over the holidays! Does that idea create incredible feeling of angst? While most of us will make the familiar trek home to join the family fun, others are growing more anxious as the holiday countdown continues. For many, the trip home is a trip into dysfunction and becomes their personal survivor reality show.  In fact, family…

Today’s blog is a 30 minute radio show I did on dealing with difficult family members during the holidays. We all have that obnoxious uncle, cranky grandparent or out of control cousin. How do you deal with these people in the season of good cheer? Listen! Click on the picture for tips on surviving the…

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