We’re officially rushing towards Christmas, and parents everywhere are likely to feel this creep of anxiety. 

Presents to get, plans to make, but often the hardest issue is - who do we spend our precious time with? 

Whether you’re a separated family, have extended family across town, or competing parties to coordinate, getting the right balance in advance is important. 

Bill Woods is joined by Sarah Blake, Conflict Strategist & Mediator, who says now’s the time to have the conversation with those significant people in your life. 

Sit down over coffee and talk. Try not to get caught up in the emotions of it all.  Be honest about what matters to you and why. 

Put lots of options on the table - just because we’ve always done things this way, doesn’t mean change can’t happen. 

Listen to the opinion of others and be prepared to negotiate, because if you go in looking for a fight, chances are, that’s how things will end.