PHOENIX (AZFamily) — As families gather for Thanksgiving, many are preparing not just turkey and stuffing, but strategies to navigate potentially divisive conversations around the dinner table.

“The amount of topics you can’t talk about goes up every year,” said Chayton Alo while walking his dog near downtown Phoenix.

Politics, religion, relationship status, and finances may be taboo to discuss over turkey. But families are finding ways to maintain harmony while still enjoying time together.

“I’m pretty lucky everybody gets along,” said Yasiin Muhammad while walking his dog near downtown Phoenix.

Opposing viewpoints on divisive issues can cause family turmoil, but there are ways you can keep the peace.

“Me and my wife, we’re not planning on having kids and you know my mom wants to be

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