If you’re stressing out about Thanksgiving – relax!
Food, family, football – Thanksgiving is supposed to be fun – but some people end up getting dumped on. Julie Elaine Brown, Editor of Strength for Caring, has some advice for us:
• Just say no. In a lot of families, it’s practically tradition for one person to get stuck doing all the work. Go ahead and break the cycle – let them know in advance you just can’t do it all this time.
• Take turns at the kids table. It shouldn’t be up to one adult to keep the peace over there. A new adult every 15 minutes or so gives everyone a chance to relax – or bond with the kids.
• Embrace your family – warts and all. If your group doesn’t resemble that made for TV family – go with the flow. That grouchy grandpa, unruly kid or quirky in-law could provide you with some entertaining leftovers to chew on for years to come.
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