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Arguing with family over holiday dinner is as common as serving turkey or ham. (Getty Images)
STUFFING THE TURKEY
BY SHERYL NANCE-NASH
The holidays are all about spending time with family. You’ve seen all the movies,
families caroling, opening gifts, or seated at the large dining room table full of food
and smiles. Everybody’s happy, happy, happy.
But then there’s reality. Truth is, getting together with family can pose challenges,
especially when most people are already stressed from the hoopla surrounding the
season. You want those family moments to be magical, not miserable. Here’s how to
keep the holidays merry.
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ACTS OF PETS
KINDNESS
PARENTING
FAMILY & EDUCATION
HOW TO AVOID FAMILY CONFLICT DURING THE HOLIDAYS
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