Surviving Family Conflict at the Holidays: Advice From a Mom, a Rabbi, and a Therapist
We asked experts—a busy mom, a rabbi and a family therapist—for help coping with family from Thanksgiving through the New Year. Here are six steps to making it through.
Far too often the holidays come and go, leaving a trail of emotionally exhausted and psychologically destroyed. Despite the quaintness of the season, family parties and tetchy in-law situations can make it hard to remember why this time of year is considered to be the most mirthful. This year, why not eschew the anguish of family get-togethers by preparing yourself in advance? Why not take the advice of our three experts— a psychologist, a rabbi and a busy working mother of two — all of whom offered their take on interpersonal best practices. The following are six simple steps to making the most of your holiday experience: Temper expectations Anyone who has ever been responsible for the holiday cooking knows the abject terror something as …
