Thousands of poor kids in New York city will get to open at least one present, thanks to a woman’s generous donation. This article from The Huffington Post relates the touching story of a New York woman who’s bought an entire toy store to bring holiday cheer to countless shelter children. A kind New Yorker is playing her part to make the holidays happy and bright for kids in ... Continue Reading
Family Reunions: Dealing with Difficult People
Do annoying relatives, and personality clashes put a damper on your annual family reunions? Here’s how to tackle difficult relatives with their awkward questions and take stress out of the holidays. 5 Common Holiday Questions. Holiday meals with family, especially extended family you may not see very often, can be a delicate dance that involves remembering the last thing you ... Continue Reading
14 Ways to Win At Family Time During Holidays
Family, food, and fun: holidays can be the best of times for some. For others, here are 14 tips to successfully navigate the dreaded holiday family time. This post from BuzzFeed Life puts together practical tips to deal with stressful family situations with a calmer, clearer frame of mind. If your holiday plans involve hanging with your family — and your family stresses you ... Continue Reading
How to Mend Family Relationships This Holiday
How do you repair family ties with those you consider difficult? The six steps here will take you far but start well before the big family dinner night. This post from The Wall Street Journal puts together a six step outline to help you bridge the uncomfortable distance between you and your family. If you’re fighting with someone in your family, you might want to hurry up and ... Continue Reading
Holidays – A Time Of Forgiveness?
During our lifetime we have many arguments, tiffs and differences of opinion in all sorts of relationships. Whether it is a marriage, a family, a friendship, work situation or just an acquaintance, it need not end in a breakdown of that relationship. What is the missing link that usually leads to the demise of a relationship? Most times it is a lack of forgiveness! Why do ... Continue Reading