Sanity claus: How to deal with family tensions over Christmas

Simple strategies for dealing with family tensions can mean the difference between bonding and bickering over the holidays

Sarah Cassidy recommends practising a grounding technique in tough situations.

YOUR father-in-law tends to put his foot in it, your granny doesn’t like your partner, and your sister’s veiled comments bring you right back to when you were 12 and ready to lash out.

Sometimes the annual Christmas gathering can be about trying to keep your sanity, rather than welcoming Santa. Which is why we’re asking four experts to share quick wins for dealing with family tensions over the holidays.