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No More Holiday Meltdowns By Carolyn CampBell Here are 10 tips to make peace with the holidays W e all have holiday dreams. Mental pictures of the perfect gathering probably include delicious food, classy decorations, gifts that make our children and grandchildren exclaim with joy, and time to relax and make memories. “The truth is, many families have meltdowns at this time of year,” says Brent Pace, LCSW, of Salt Lake City. He and other experts offer the following suggestions for keeping family relations on an even keel. 1. Keep expectations realistic. “We need to realize that we are not here to try to outspend each other or show each other our love through the gifts we give,” says Pace. “Particularly in consideration of the current financial crisis, rather than seeking the perfect meal [or] the perfect outfit , we can decide that our goal is to spend time with the people that we love and enjoy each other’s company.” 2. Take care of yourself first. “Whatever it takes—a few minutes alone, a manicure, a walk, a bubble bath, or reading a chapter or two of a good book—a few minutes to yourself every day will make all the difference for everyone,” says Sherri Caldwell, founder of rebelhousewife.com . 3. Simplify your schedule. “Do half of what you anticipate you are going to do,” says Cheryl Wright, Ph.D., Chair, Family and Consumer Studies, University of Utah. “Take time to play those peek-a-boo games with your grandchild and read simple picture books.” GRAND DECEMBER
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GRAND Magazine - December 2009
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GRAND Magazine - December 2009
Contents
GRAND Central
GRAND Shout-Outs
No More Holiday Meltdowns
Top 10 Toys of 2009
Cyber-Savvy GRAND
“They Call Me Mom”
GRAND Ride
Resources
GRAND Finale
GRAND Magazine - December 2009 - Intro
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GRAND Magazine - December 2009 - Contents
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GRAND Magazine - December 2009 - GRAND Central
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GRAND Magazine - December 2009 - GRAND Shout-Outs
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GRAND Magazine - December 2009 - No More Holiday Meltdowns
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GRAND Magazine - December 2009 - Top 10 Toys of 2009
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GRAND Magazine - December 2009 - Cyber-Savvy GRAND
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GRAND Magazine - December 2009 - “They Call Me Mom”
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GRAND Magazine - December 2009 - GRAND Ride
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