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Little people need a big people advocate in the new year

As we are approaching a new year I want to challenge all of you to represent the little people at the big people’s table. What do I mean by that? I mean that many “little people” of divorce are going to be terribly stressed out as we approach the new year. They are going to need a big people advocate. Holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas are not Read more…

Posted: January 1st, 2019 ˑ No Comments
Filled under: Attracting families, Family Ministers, Holidays, KidMin, Modern families

Here is 1 simple tip to help kids of divorce cope over the holidays

In your ministry, it’s likely that you have 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 you Read more…

Posted: December 12th, 2018 ˑ No Comments
Filled under: Emotions, Holidays, Uncategorized, Visitation

Here is 1 simple tip to help kids of divorce cope over the holidays

In your ministry, it’s likely that you have 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 you Read more…

Posted: December 8th, 2015 ˑ No Comments
Filled under: Emotions, Holidays, Visitation