by Chris Palmer
Holidays can be filled with stress in even the most solid families but in divorced or divorcing families, they can quickly become one of the most miserable times of the year. Finances usually come into play, as well as increased demands on time, but the misery that parents sometimes experience usually results more from their need to be inflexible and unyielding in their plans as well as the need to feel as if they “beat” their former spouse. Unfortunately, this behavior typically results in the children enjoying the holiday less as well, making everyone unhappy. Put the children first and leave the fighting out of the picture. Common sense and focusing on helping the children enjoy the holiday is the best pathway to an enjoyable holiday. Here is a good article that addresses some of the issues.
Merry Christmas!
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