149. How to "Blend" Holiday Traditions and Create Meaningful Connection this Season

We all want to enjoy the holiday season with our family — without experiencing tension, disappointment or conflict. 

Managing all the complexities of blended family life can be overwhelming around the holidays.  You're merging two family cultures with different ideas about how the holiday season should look…

…kids might be looking forward to experiencing past family traditions that are still meaningful to them.  On the other hand, adults are focused on creating a whole new experience around holiday festivities.

This can lead to unmet expectations, hurt feelings and disconnection — which is  the opposite of what you really want for your family.

In this episode, you'll discover how to honor the history of your kids, while creating new traditions and a shared history that's practical and meaningful to everyone — without getting overwhelmed!

You'll Discover:

• A healthy mindset to reduce anxiety and pressure
• A practical framework to use while making decisions around holiday traditions and activities
• Why it's important to honor the history and preferences of each family member
• How to let go of unrealistic expectations
• Creative ways to start some meaningful, new family traditions

Resources from this Episode:

• Episode 70. 5 Simple Ingredients for Healthy Tech Habits with Your Kids
• Episode 118. Meaningful Insights & Practical Strategies to Help Your Blended Family Navigate Holiday Challenges
• Episode 10:  8 Practical Tips for a Successful Holiday Season
• Episode 148. 5 Tips to Negotiate Holiday Plans and Avoid Scheduling Conflicts with the Ex
• Episode 71. How to Help Kids Cope with Painful Holiday Disappointment 
• Episode 84. How to Cope with Sadness, Anxiety and Longing While Your Kids are Gone
• Blog Article:  Blended Family Holiday Blues:  3 Tips for When You're Missing Your Kids
• Episode 83. 4 Everyday Favoritism Traps that Dishearten Kids in a Blended Family
• Episode 12:  4 Meaningful Mindsets for Budgeting Your Happy Holiday
• Resource for Fun, Festive Activities, Ideas and Traditions:  imom website

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