Have you ever felt like the holidays in your blended family are fraught with more challenges than there should be?
It might seem like when the holidays hit, you get bombarded with chaotic schedules and difficult negotiations with Exes. The kids have high expectations and so do you — which just adds to the pressure.
Relational tension and stress seem all too common as blended families struggle to cope with holiday hang-ups and disappointments.
But that's not the whole story…
…it's also possible to experience fun, connection, and joy through the holidays.
In this episode, you'll hear from our friends Rich and Stacy who have been blending their holiday experiences for 12 years. They'll share a few of their highs and lows and how they've learned to navigate the challenging dynamics of blended family holidays.
Rich and Stacy offer some real-life strategies and mindset shifts that will help you to intentionally prepare for the holiday season with greater understanding, realistic expectations, flexibility, and the right perspective — without sweating the small stuff or getting hung up on having to get everything perfect!
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