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Children caught in the middle

Allow me to share this story I think will help you understand how hard it sometimes is to move forward in life. One spring day, I was walking in my neighborhood. As I rounded the curve, I noticed a little girl who looked to be about five years old playing outside while her mom worked in the yard. When I came back Read more…

Posted: June 27th, 2018 ˑ No Comments
Filled under: Accept the Challenge, Divorce Issues, Emotions, Question of the week, Single Parents, Stress

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

Incredible amazing brain Part 3: Sweet kid or grumpy kid, which do you prefer?

Ever have a sweet, little kid run up to you, throw his arms around you, and tell you how much he missed you this week? Ever have a grumpy, little kid snarl at you as he enters the classroom? He slides past you, goes over to the corner, and sits down. You already know from past experience that this kid is going to Read more…

Posted: July 19th, 2017 ˑ 2 Comments
Filled under: Brain Research, Discipline, Divorce Issues, Emotions, Research, Stress, Trauma