{"id":9096,"date":"2019-11-26T14:28:14","date_gmt":"2019-11-26T12:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curiosifymagazine.com\/?p=9096"},"modified":"2019-11-26T14:28:16","modified_gmt":"2019-11-26T12:28:16","slug":"5-ways-to-survive-family-meals-these-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/curiosifymagazine.com\/en\/5-ways-to-survive-family-meals-these-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways To Survive Family Meals These Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The holidays are the perfect chance to reunite with family<\/strong>. However, some family gatherings<\/a> can get overwhelming<\/strong>, and might not end up being the funnest. Experts have come up with tips<\/strong>, to avoid the discomfort <\/strong>of being asked why you didn’t bring anyone this year either, or discussing conflicted political views and life choices. Here are 5 suggested ways to survive family meals these holidays. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give Everyone Something To Do<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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When you haven’t been living at home for a while, you sometimes feel like a guest when you go back for the holidays. <\/strong>Most tensions rise initially from pressure. <\/strong>Your mom wants to be in control, your in-laws are not helping with anything, the kids are all over…etc. Furthermore, experts suggest that giving everyone a task during the meal preparation<\/strong> could help release a lot of these tensions. So, when it’s time to sit down together,<\/strong> you can at least enjoy your family meals without feud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create Activities For The Kids<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Children should also be assigned something to do. Otherwise, they will be all over the place. Making kids feel valuable, responsible and a big part of the event will help them behave. <\/strong>According to clinical psychologist<\/a> Anne Fishel<\/strong>, creating simple conversations with kids will raise their sense of responsibility, as well as interactions with grown ups.<\/strong> Ask questions like ”How was your day?” or ”Did you know where your name came from?” their active listening will keep them away from trouble<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrange The Seating<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Just like in any big event,<\/strong> seating plays a key role in avoiding conflicts.<\/strong> if you aunt Susan doesn’t like dogs, don’t seat her next to your uncle Bob who owns 3 dogs. Actually, you can allow children to help with the seating,<\/strong> and that way they feel included in decision-making. Grown ups will tend to appreciate the young ones’ ”handiwork” <\/strong>and might even shift attention away from complicated conversations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid Getting Drunk<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Alcohol during the holidays is like tradition. However, it’s always risky to have ”two much” to drink when with family<\/strong>. according to psychologist Marie Walker<\/strong>, if alcohol can’t be replaced by a non-alcoholic beverage, then you should do the math to have just enough for everyone.<\/strong> This will prevent chaos due to getting drunk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep Some Topics Off The Table<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Finally, nothing avoids problems like setting limits.<\/strong> don’t be afraid to set things straight. Make it clear that you each have different opinions and outlooks on life.<\/strong> Also, make sure not to take things personally,<\/strong> and remind yourself why you are there<\/strong>. After all, you may not get to see this people again until next year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photos: Pixabay, Unsplash<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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