DC4K » Summer

Question of the week: How can single parents overcome unique summertime problems?

Upon reading the post Dreading the summer as a single parent, a Single & Parenting leader responded with some concerns single parents had shared with her about the summer months. Daycare costs go up dramatically. One mom said she usually pays for after-school care and now will pay for full daycare. Her expenses are going from $250 to more than $800 a Read more…

Posted: June 14th, 2018 ˑ No Comments
Filled under: Accept the Challenge, Divorce Issues, Single Parents, Summer, Visitation

Do you have single parents dreading the summer? Here are some ideas from an expert.

Today’s post is from guest writer Kathy Fallon.* Kathy shares with us her personal experiences of how she handled the summer as a working, divorced single mom. Share these wonderful ideas with the single parents connected to your ministry. When I was a single mom, I dreaded the summer. It was a time I still had to work, and the kids were out of Read more…

Posted: May 28th, 2018 ˑ 4 Comments
Filled under: Divorce Issues, Guest bloggers, Single Parents, Summer

How to help the child of divorce when families blend

When children of divorce are being raised in a two-parent home, most people call these two-parent homes stepfamilies or blended families. Blending two completely different families takes time—and much effort on the part of the parents and children in the new family. And remember, there are two additional “other” parents outside the family trying to blend. Quite often, those of us in children’s ministry Read more…

Posted: August 14th, 2017 ˑ 2 Comments
Filled under: Divorce Issues, Step and blended families, Stress, Summer

When kids travel to visit their non-custodial parent: The disconnect

The other day, I took a walk on the beach in the early morning and happened upon a dad and son. The little boy, who appeared to be about four, was frolicking in the waves and splashing water everywhere. As I approached the scene, I could tell what was going on. I’d seen it so many times before. It was summer visitation between Read more…

Posted: June 26th, 2017 ˑ No Comments
Filled under: Accept the Challenge, Divorce Issues, Summer, Visitation

What’s missing from your VBS?

Summertime in churches can be an exciting time for children as school is out, and churches are gearing up for Vacation Bible School or, as it is known in church circles, VBS. Rooms throughout the church are decorated from top to bottom. The teachers have been trained. Supplies, snacks, and treats are ready to go. Music videos have been practiced, and the gospel Read more…

Posted: June 12th, 2017 ˑ 1 Comment
Filled under: Accept the Challenge, Divorce Issues, Summer