BORED ON THANKSGIVING? PLAN A MOVIE MARATHON! Thanksgiving Flicks for the Whole Family
A fter a giant Thanksgiving meal, it can be tempting to sink down onto the couch and never get up — so embrace it! This Thanksgiving, try planning a family movie night to enjoy while the turkey settles. Movie nights are about as low maintenance as family hangouts can get. According to Elle magazine, actress Angelina Jolie credits family flick marathons for helping her survive quarantine with six kids at home. Her secrets to success are comfortable clothes like pajamas and robes, along with plenty of movie snacks. This Thanksgiving, plan your marathon around these holiday-themed films. 1. ‘Free Birds’ — This hilarious 2013 animated film stars Owen Wilson and Woody Harrelson as turkeys who have escaped the Thanksgiving table. Together, they go on a mission back in time to break up the first Thanksgiving and get turkey off the menu for good. 2. ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ — This old-school television special from 1973 is a Thanksgiving classic. In it, Charlie Brown and Snoopy navigate football, an ever-growing
Thanksgiving guest list, and a backyard feast of junk food.
3. ‘Garfield’s Thanksgiving’ — Everyone loves Garfield, and this 1989 television special starring Jon, Odie, and the fat cat himself is another Thanksgiving mainstay. The vet puts Garfield on a diet at the worst possible time: right before Thanksgiving. 4. ‘An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving’ — This 2008 period drama is based on a short story by Louisa May Alcott and tells the tale of an estranged family who find themselves back together just in time for the holidays. It’s historical, heartwarming, and fit for all ages. 5. ‘A Family Thanksgiving’ — This Hallmark comedy is a funny combination of “A Christmas Carol” and “17 Again.” A high-powered lawyer is transported to an alternate universe and gets a look at what her holiday life could have been like if she’d made different choices.
With these five films on your watch list, you won’t need any other Thanksgiving entertainment!
N avigating C o -P arenting W ith a N arcissist E x Being the Best Co-Parent You Can Be
Parenting after divorce requires a coordinated effort from both parents. If either parent is uncooperative, it can make things difficult for the child. This is even more of a struggle if one parent has a personality disorder, such as narcissism. Narcissistic traits provoke conflicts and make it difficult to create the healthy environment that children need. Depending on the severity of the situation, these negative experiences can cause lifelong mental health problems for children. You should seek therapy for your children if your co-parent is a narcissist. How to Deal With Your Ex-Spouse in School Issues If you have school-aged children, it’s likely that your ex will attempt to create issues at your child’s school, which can become a stage for your ex’s attention-seeking behaviors. Your ex-partner will be fighting a one- sided battle to appear as the “better parent.” The best thing you can do is control your temper and think strategically to calmly sidestep conflict. Don’t allow yourself to “compete” and avoid debating them at all times. How to Deal With Them During Your Child’s Activities Minimize contact to prevent situations that feed the narcissistic tendencies. If your child has an assignment or activity that is due next week, plan to help your child complete the task without expecting help from your co-parent. On the occasion where you must be in contact with them, be very precise and neutral in your tone. Any willful
misinterpretation of your words by your ex-partner can lead to a fight that may further affect your child’s mental health.
When to Expect the Worst Expect a lengthy battle in family court. A narcissistic ex-partner is likely
to be on their worst behavior during the separation process. Be especially prepared when you are in front of a judge, because this is a likely place for a narcissistic partner to display their negative tendencies. Focus on any self-care you need to be emotionally sound and resilient as you deal with the process. A Final Word Stick to neutrality and minimize contact. Get your children and yourself into therapy. Hire the best family law attorney you can. Do all of the above, and you’re well on your way to doing your best to co-parent with a narcissistic ex-partner after a divorce.
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