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Single Parents: 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 when Read more…

Posted: December 7th, 2020 ˑ 2 Comments
Filled under: Christmas, Christmas traditions, Divorce Issues, Emotions, Holidays, Single Parents

When should the significant other start disciplining the kids?

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Many children’s pastors have approached me with questions about when other people in a single parent’s life should discipline the kids. Children’s pastors and other volunteers who deeply care for the kids want what is best for the children in these families. Many times, we hurt for kids when we see a little boy who needs a father figure and a teen girl Read more…

Posted: November 16th, 2016 ˑ 2 Comments
Filled under: Divorce Issues, Single Parents, Step and blended families

Success story: Single dad survives Afghanistan and parenting alone

He was in the military and during one of his deployments to Afghanistan he got a phone call from his eight-year-old son. It seems as though his wife had apparently had too much to drink or had taken some drugs and was passed out. This little boy didn’t know what to do. Here this dad is thousands of miles away. He can’t just Read more…

Posted: January 15th, 2015 ˑ No Comments
Filled under: Single Parents, Stress