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What are the 3 S’s that can trigger unexpected emotions and memories at Christmas?

Just thinking about walking into my mom’s kitchen brings back fond memories. The aroma of homemade candies and pies flood my mind. The sight of her Christmas tree with the tiny little red bell that had been in my family since before I was born comes to my mind. Any time I smell cinnamon, it takes me back to Christmases past of Read more…

Posted: December 18th, 2019 ˑ 3 Comments
Filled under: Emotions, Holidays, Military

Helping single parents and their kids survive Valentine’s Day

Most of us who work with or minister to children smile when we think about Valentine’s Day. Perhaps you remember the excitement of taking your Valentine cards to school to swap with the other kids. Or maybe you are experiencing your own kids and their excitement at getting all those cards on Valentine’s Day. While Valentine’s Day can be exciting for many people, Read more…

Posted: February 4th, 2019 ˑ No Comments
Filled under: Family Ministers, Holidays, KidMin, Single Parents, StuMin

Why we shouldn’t try and “happy up” children who are hurting at Christmas

I want to take you inside the mind and heart of a child whose parents are separated or recently divorced. I’d like to help you to understand what Christmas will look like for them. It’s a stark contrast to the Christmas most of you will enjoy. We reflect on the Christ child at Christmas most of us feel joy and wonder. We get Read more…

Posted: December 6th, 2018 ˑ 1 Comment
Filled under: Emotions, Holidays, Single Parents, Uncategorized

What are the 3 S’s that can trigger unexpected emotions and memories at Christmas?

Just thinking about walking into my mom’s kitchen brings back fond memories. The aroma of homemade candies and pies flood my mind. The sight of her Christmas tree with the tiny little red bell that had been in my family since before I was born comes to my mind. Any time I smell cinnamon, it takes me back to Christmases past of Read more…

Posted: December 4th, 2018 ˑ 2 Comments
Filled under: Emotions, Holidays, Military

Why we shouldn’t try and “happy up” children who are hurting at Christmas

I want to take you inside the mind and heart of a child whose parents are separated or recently divorced. I’d like to help you to understand what Christmas will look like for them. It’s a stark contrast to the Christmas most of you will enjoy. We reflect on the Christ child at Christmas most of us feel joy and wonder. We get Read more…

Posted: December 16th, 2015 ˑ 3 Comments
Filled under: Emotions, Holidays, Single Parents

How single parents can be an ’emotional mentor’ to their kids

Mentoring children to manage and handle their emotions is something many of us haven’t thought much about before. Most of us assume kids pick up how to display their emotions from their parents. Few people have ever seriously thought about being a mentor to their child and his or her feelings. How can a single dad or mom be an emotional mentor when Read more…

Posted: May 14th, 2015 ˑ 3 Comments
Filled under: Brain Research, Single Parents, Trauma