Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Reducing Drama in your Relationships (Part 2 of 2)
Nov 26, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Kathi Lipp, an author dedicated to helping women manage stress, and Cheri Gregory, a speaker offering faith-based relationship strategies, share valuable insights on navigating holiday overwhelm. They delve into setting boundaries, pre-deciding responses to family stress, and the significance of self-care. Tips include simplifying traditions and delegating tasks to involve the whole family. They also differentiate between 'big deals' and 'deal breakers,' encouraging listeners to maintain peace during family gatherings with God's guidance.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Use A Concrete 'Help List'
- Create a concrete 'help list' of simple tasks and assign them before the event.
- Package items or prep them ahead so helpers can complete tasks without direction.
Give Teens Roles They’ll Enjoy
- Assign age-appropriate, interest-based roles to teenagers to increase participation.
- Keep critical tasks to adults but let teens own a meaningful piece so they contribute without conflict.
Create A Reusable Holiday Checklist
- Build a written checklist or template each year and update it so next year's prep is easier.
- Even a simple back-of-envelope list is better than none; make it now and note three people to ask.
