All the advice you'll need to handle the in-laws, meet the parents, entertain house guests, and stay sane and stress-free this holiday season.
How To Meet Someone New During the HolidaysSingle? You're not alone. And depending on your point of view, being single during the holidays can be good - and bad. On one hand you have no one to bring with you to all of the special events that only crop up during the holidays. But on the other hand? Those same yearly events are prime places to meet someone new.
How to Create TraditionsYour first holiday season as husband and wife is an opportunity to start your own traditions and get closer to one another.
Surviving the Holidays as a Single ParentEspecially for newly single parents, surviving the holidays can be rough. Your emotions are running close to the surface, and you're tight schedule is busier than ever. In short, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure about each decision you face.
How To Have a Happy Holiday SeasonCan't stop making calls even when you're at the Christmas dinner table? This Christmas humor piece presents ten tongue-in-cheek rules for "Type A" people to ensure harmony in your household over the holiday season.
Child Management at the MallMalls can be overwhelming places for children who have trouble with noise and activity and keeping their hands to themselves. These five tips will make your trip shorter, smoother, and less stressful.
Volunteer with Your FamilyYou and your family CAN make a positive difference when you volunteer together. Small children can be just as helpful as older ones; the key is to choose an age-appropriate volunteer activity.
Loneliness and the HolidaysThe holiday season is generally thought of as a time of joy and love, but for many people, it's a time of loneliness. For those who feel lonely during the holidays, this time of year can be a time of additional stress. If you're experiencing loneliness that causes you stress during the holiday season, the following suggestions can help.
To Drink or Not to Drink?To drink or not to drink at work related events is a question almost every employee has to ponder for one occasion or another. Whether the business occasion is lunch during an interview, the company holiday party, or a staff networking event on Friday afternoon, alcohol is an option. Make your decision about what to drink and how much to drink before you are faced with the options at an event.
Single Parent Holiday BluesAre the single parent holiday blues creeping up on you? Does it seem as though everyone around you is having the time of their lives while you're secretly dreading the holidays? Find out what you can do to short-circuit the blues this holiday season and enjoy the holidays as a single parent.
Deciding Where to Spend the HolidaysHandling the holidays -- which side of the family to visit and when -- can be a difficult task for newlyweds. Knowing your options can save everyone from hurt feelings -- and make for a happier holiday season.
Throw a Simpler Holiday PartyA great way to manage stress from throwing a holiday party is to have a simpler, well-organized party. Here are some great holiday shortcuts that will enable you to cut down on stress and retain the essence of what makes a party fun!
Reduce Holiday Shopping StressReducing the stress of holiday shopping: While most of us really enjoy the holiday season, between the holiday parties, the baking, the holiday cards (complete with pictures and newsy letters) and finding the perfect gifts for everyone, we place pretty heavy demands on ourselves. This year, you can make it a point to enjoy the holidays more by simplifying holiday shopping, while still maintaining what makes the holidays special: the love.
Spending Time with Your In-LawsFor many couples, spending holidays or other special life-cycle events with in-laws and other extended family members creates hassles and marital stress. Here are some alternatives to consider.
Holiday Hints for the BrideIt's hard enough to squeeze wedding planning into your busy life. But in the month of December, when Christmas shopping, holiday parties, and Hanukkah traditions are taking up all your time, how do you still plan a wedding and keep your sanity? Here are some holiday hints and multi-tasking ideas to help you out.
Holidays and VisitationChristmas is a special time of the year. It is especially important if you are married and have children. Christmas as a divorced parent can be just as special if not more special.
Throw a Party Without Getting SickIf you are hosting a party, especially during cold and flu season, you may want to consider these tips before your event. They may help you be sure that all your guests come and go with their own germs.
Telling the Story Behind TraditionsWhether you are in an interfaith marriage, or you both belong to the same religious faith, it is important that as you decide on which traditions to follow during the holidays and life-cycle celebrations, that you both understand the meaning and story behind the traditions you want to celebrate.
Church and Children with Special NeedsMaking it through a church service with a child with special needs can be a spiritually trying experience, but setting appropriate expectations and incentives can give you a prayer of success.
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