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Stepfamily survival guide for the Xmas holidays
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Tens-of-thousands of Australians are currently filled with dread, contemplating the social minefield known as the Xmas Holidays. They are among the 1-in-5 Australians who are part of a stepfamily. For many of them, the interaction that comes with this season is an emotional battle with their past, their identity and their future.
School holidays
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Hundreds of thousands of school children are at the start of their school holidays. For many children and their parents, however, this time of year represents a real danger zone for mental health.
Surviving a ‘blended’ stepfamily Christmas
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With more than 1 in 5 Australian families living in a step or blended family, a sense of loss commonly surfaces around the holidays and celebrations. There may be competition over gift giving, confusion over arrangements, unrealistic expectations and divided loyalties.
