The holidays can feel like a ticking time bomb in blended families — forced togetherness, high expectations, and the pressure to make everything magical can lead to major tension between stepkids and bio kids.

In this episode, Alicia Krasko tackles the emotional chaos of holiday dynamics: sibling rivalry, stepkid drama, and what to do when your partner doesn’t step up. She shares practical tools, mindset shifts, and boundary-setting strategies to help you protect your peace — especially when the oldest child is acting like a second parent.

You’ll learn how to:

• Navigate step vs. bio kid tension during the holidays
• Talk to your partner when they won’t take the lead
• Recognize and relieve the “parentified” oldest child
• Set boundaries that keep the chaos in check
• Adopt a mindset of progress, not perfection

Whether you’re hosting the big dinner or just trying to survive another blended holiday, this episode gives you real-world support and permission to prioritize your peace.

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