The Singular Parent: Helping children through a divorce

Sunday, May 31, 2015

Helping children through a divorce

If you do everything right regarding helping your children weather a divorce, does that mean they will suffer no ill effects? Not necessarily, but it will make a huge difference.

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My philosophy of parenting

The best parenting tool is a good relationship with your children. When the relationship is strong, any approach works better. When it isn't, everything will be an uphill struggle.

Parenting shouldn't be a battle you have to win against your children. Rather, the relationship can be a source of joy and strength for both parent and child.

There's more to discipline than consequences and punishment. Parenting can be proactive, not just reactive.

Being firm is not the same as being mean. It is possible to provide structure and boundaries for your children without becoming a dictator.

Being open-minded and flexible is not the same as being a doormat. By respecting their own needs, parents model self-respect for their children.

The way you raise your children is part of who you are. Parenting is a journey. Some people lose themselves in the process, but being a parent can be an opportunity to find yourself. Being a parent has the potential to bring out the best and the worst in you.

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Sunday, May 31, 2015

Helping children through a divorce

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