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5 Ways You Can Help Single Parents Survive the Upcoming Holidays

From Halloween through Christmas can seem like an entire season for single parents. For people parenting alone or co-parenting these two months have a tendency to loom very large over them. Stress is high – finances are low. Parties are often – a full night of sleep is desired. Shopping and rushing around is endured – calm quiet activities are rare. What can Read more…

Posted: December 11th, 2018 ˑ No Comments
Filled under: Divorce Issues, Holidays, Single Parents, Uncategorized

Give thanks today and tomorrow

Gratitude increases closeness in relationships. “As you parent your children, look for opportunities to take advantage of gratefulness to draw closer to your kids.” Dr. Scott Turansky Wishing all of our friends a happy and safe Thanksgiving

Posted: November 22nd, 2018 ˑ No Comments
Filled under: Holidays, Single Parents, Step and blended families

How do I help single parents reduce stress for kids who have to switch homes during the holidays?

In your ministry, it’s likely that you’ve observed single parents and kids who develop a lot of anxiety about the process of shuttling the children between homes. This stress will be amplified during the holiday season. The switching hour, the time the kids switch between homes, can become less stressful if single parents work at making it normal. I’d like to give Read more…

Posted: November 28th, 2016 ˑ 8 Comments
Filled under: Divorce Issues, Holidays, Question of the week, Single Parents, Stress