On ‘Life Quakes’, host Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest therapist Joann ‘JoJo’ Venant offers advice to a viewer struggling to merge holiday priorities in a blended family.
Compromise is Key
Be flexible and open to trying things differently in your new family dynamic. Prioritize what’s most important and be willing to let go of the rest.
Kids Have a Voice
Involving children in creating new traditions helps them feel a sense of ownership and being part of the new family.
It’s More Than Pie
Sometimes, conflict over the “perfect” holiday is symbolic of deeper anxieties about belonging and acceptance in a blended family.
