As I have been writing recently about some of the challenges that are unique to single parent families during this busy holiday time of year, it dawned on me that for many of us, the holidays are the one time of year that we find ourselves face-to-face with members of our children’s “other” family. With all the focus on family, dealing with ex-in-laws and others can be a definite reality for many of us. Even for those of us who have reasonably amiable relations with all of those old, ex-relations–it can still pose some challenges and keep us from enjoying … Continue reading →