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The incredible amazing brain, Part 5: Do you love me?

How many times have you had a child ask you, “Do you love me … ’cause I love you?” Those of us working in children’s ministry like to know that the little ones we work with love us. There are reasons some kids need to know and need to be told that you love them. Many children of divorce question if their parents Read more…

Posted: July 26th, 2017 ˑ 1 Comment
Filled under: Brain Research, Discipline, Divorce Issues, Research

The incredible, amazing brain in the child of divorce, Part 1

I want to share some profound brain science with you in a series of blog posts. Understand this information, and you’ll be better equipped to connect with and relate to the child of divorce and children who have experienced other traumatic events. Don’t let me scare you away. This isn’t leading-edge stuff, but it might be new to you or others in your Read more…

Posted: July 12th, 2017 ˑ 8 Comments
Filled under: Brain Research, Discipline, Research

Question of the week: Why is it important for me to understand the brains in kids of divorce?

“I’m a children’s leader in my church. Why would I want to know about the brain when I’m with the child for only a couple of hours on Sunday and usually only every other week at that?” I realize that talking about the brain may seem like a medical issue, and you don’t think knowing about the brain will impact any of the Read more…

Posted: July 10th, 2017 ˑ 4 Comments
Filled under: Accept the Challenge, Brain Research, Divorce Issues, Question of the week, Research

Stress-busting tips for kids in divorce

Major stress can send an otherwise normal kid straight into panic mode. Imagine the impact of stress on the child of divorce—or any child of a traumatic situation! Stress is the body’s way of reacting to challenging or frightening events. Clearly, divorce is a major stressor for the children who are impacted. These children become the disruptive kids in your groups. They need Read more…

Posted: May 15th, 2017 ˑ 1 Comment
Filled under: Brain Research, Discipline, Divorce Issues, Research, Single Parents, Stress

Did you know fear in the child of divorce can cause behavior issues?

Experts tell us that when children feel fear, they aren’t able to learn and absorb information normally. When a child feels unsafe, the “learning brain” begins to power down. Learning becomes difficult if not impossible. Clearly, a child suffering through the divorce of her parents does not feel safe. I’d like to explain how she processes the information you are trying to teach Read more…

Posted: January 23rd, 2017 ˑ 3 Comments
Filled under: Accept the Challenge, Brain Research, Discipline, Divorce Issues, Emotions