Send us a text Family doesn’t come with instructions, and neither do in-laws. We open up about the moments that almost derailed our trust—a sleep training text that landed like a judgment, a missed message that morphed into rejection—and how we pulled those threads back to the real issue: assumptions dressed up as facts. From the funny detours (holiday gift debates and the legend of drunk Uncle Roger) to the tender stuff (protecting your spouse when a parent crosses a line), we walk through t...
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Send us a text Family doesn’t come with instructions, and neither do in-laws. We open up about the moments that almost derailed our trust—a sleep training text that landed like a judgment, a missed message that morphed into rejection—and how we pulled those threads back to the real issue: assumptions dressed up as facts. From the funny detours (holiday gift debates and the legend of drunk Uncle Roger) to the tender stuff (protecting your spouse when a parent crosses a line), we walk through t...
Negotiating Traditions: Blended Families, Busy Calendars, and Making New Memories
Baggage Claim
33 minutes
1 month ago
Negotiating Traditions: Blended Families, Busy Calendars, and Making New Memories
Send us a text What if the date didn’t define the holiday—and the people did? We pull back the curtain on how we plan a joyful season across multiple homes, in‑laws, adult kids, new babies, and work schedules without burning out or blowing up traditions that still matter. From the “when can we decorate?” debate to the reality of Christmas mornings that look different than they used to, we share the mindset shifts and practical tools that keep peace at the center. You’ll hear how a color‑code...
Baggage Claim
Send us a text Family doesn’t come with instructions, and neither do in-laws. We open up about the moments that almost derailed our trust—a sleep training text that landed like a judgment, a missed message that morphed into rejection—and how we pulled those threads back to the real issue: assumptions dressed up as facts. From the funny detours (holiday gift debates and the legend of drunk Uncle Roger) to the tender stuff (protecting your spouse when a parent crosses a line), we walk through t...
