Archive for the ‘Extended Family’ Category:
How To Manage Financial Conflicts Within Your Family During The Holidays
Does your family argue or fight about money or finances during the Holidays? Expectations about what kinds of gifts to buy, how much you can afford to spend on travel or even when siblings or other family members ask for money can cause conflict. Dave and Pattie will talk about some of the causes of Holiday financial conflicts, some strategies to keep from being sucked into the drama and even some tips about how to calm family members down when emotions about money are high.
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How Blended Families Can Unite And Not Fight During The Holidays
According to recent statistics, almost 50% of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. Most divorced adults remarry and create blended families of yours, mine, and ours and include assorted, confused grandparents. Navigating the holidays can be stressful when arranging child custody agreements, table seating, and various cultural and religious beliefs among the families. Best-selling humor author Elaine Ambrose uses her own experiences to discuss how to focus on the joys of the season and prevent your blended family from exploding into a food fight.
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Surviving Holiday Travel
The holidays are a wonderful time to be with family but the stress of getting there can wreak havoc on an otherwise joyous occasion. Following my mottos of”Know before you go” and “Plan and Prepare” you can start the holidays off on the right path. Ja’Vonne Harley shares her experience on dealing with TSA, managing the family, toting gifts and even how to be a good house guest and host!
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Handling the Holidays Before They Handle You
In this session, Dr. Patricia Adams will highlight the importance of preparing for the holiday season to save yourself from the amount of stress that can creep in with the season. By following the simple steps of Planning Early, Exercising Regularly, Accepting Help, Creating a New Tradition, and Enjoying Today, you can erase the stress and headache that can set in. Dr. Patricia Adams will highlight this method to use these tips to handle the holidays before they handle you!
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Family Holiday Conflict – Getting Ready for the Holidays
Our conversation will focus on what to do to prepare for those family gatherings so that you don’t lose your cool.
- Have you ever felt you have to perform like Martha Stewart and be the perfect hostess?
- Or, maybe you wanted to start a new tradition but it is met with resistance because “we’ve always done it this way!”
- Do you get tired of the constant battle of who to visit, so instead you rush around to 3 or 4 family households in a day? Exhausting!
- We all certainly have those relatives we see during the holidays that make us want to cringe. They’ll never change! [display_podcast]
Overcoming Conflict at Family Gatherings
Summer is here and with it comes more opportunities for great get-togethers with the extended family. Swim parties, barbecues, family reunions, picnics – the possibilities are endless. With multiple generations and all the different personalities, conflict may seem inevitable – but it isn’t!
Join my guest Janet Bonnin of Fine Tuned Families and myself as we explore ways to minimize the friction at your next family gathering. Call in and join us with your questions and comments. We look forward to hearing you on the call!
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