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10 Smart Tips for Family Vacations
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Linda Mintle
Family vacations are meant to build connection, create lasting memories, and offer a break from everyday stress. But without thoughtful planning, they can quickly turn into a series of frustrations, conflicts, and missed expectations. After years of traveling with and without kids, we’ve learned that avoiding a few common pitfalls can make all the difference.…
A New Year’s Resolution: Dealing With Family Dysfunction
By
Linda Mintle
If you made the familiar trek home to be with family this past holiday season but it turned out to be your personal survivor reality show, you are not alone. Unfortunately, most families don’t function like 1950s sitcoms. In fact, family get-togethers can create angst, leaving us with post holiday let down. You know the…
Tips to Deal with Holiday Family Angst
By
Linda Mintle
It’s that time of year again when most of us consider the trek home to join the family fun. For many, it’s a trip into dysfunction, raising anxiety levels. Family get-togethers can create holiday angst–a gift worth not giving! Most of my therapy discussion this time of year centers on helping people prepare for family…
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