The holidays mean lots of time spent with family, which can mean lots of opportunities for stress. Whether your brother-in-law insists on talking about politics, your mother probes into your love life, or your Great Aunt Jean picks her teeth at the table, family gatherings are rife with opportunities to lose your cool.
By Amy Wechsler, M.D.
When things are good, when I’ve had
enough sleep, sex and solitude (and not necessarily in that order) I
try to be a Zen Parent — calm, tranquil, at peace and prepared to
maximize my moments with the little ones. During these enlightened
times, I’ll notice the beauty of my daughter Rachel’s drawing in