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Parents as Positive Role Models
Your children may or may not do as you say, but chances are they’ll do as you do. There’s no getting around it. You serve as a role model through your attitudes and behavior inside and outside the family. Just remember, someone impressionable is watching, listening and learning from your example. Should you be flawless? Of course not. But show them your best self. You can use these practical tips as you teach your kids how to: Solve problems. Children need to know how and why you make the choices … Continue reading
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Tagged children, decision making, parents, problem solving, resolve conflicts, role models, stress
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Creating a Holiday Spirit Yourself
If you’re newly alone this year, the holidays may remind you of the joys and sorrows of past gatherings. But try to stay focused in the present. Let go of your expectations and instead create celebrations that are meaningful to you now. You’ll find your experience of these special days can create new memories to savor throughout the year. Image: Stuart Miles / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Now that you’ve used Monday’s tips to get started, here are some more for coping with the holidays on your own: Consider your finances. You’ll need … Continue reading
Celebrating the Holidays Without a Partner
Now that Thanksgiving is over, many have ‘officially’ moved into the holiday season. Are you alone and wondering how you’ll be celebrating this year? Whether you’re divorced or widowed, a single parent or the spouse of a deployed serviceperson, it may have seemed easier when you had a partner to share in the planning. Now that you’ll be the one creating the holiday mood, you’re likely to feel extra pressures, especially if you have children who are depending on you. Image: Ambro / FreeDigitalPhotos.net You can take advantage of the … Continue reading
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Tagged divorce, friends, holiday season, pressure, single parent, stress, support, Taking Control of Stress in a Financial Storm, widow
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How to Exorcise Ghosts from the Past
Although Halloween today revolves around trick-or-treating and costume parties, in the past masks were worn to placate the evil spirits. You may not believe in witches and goblins, but when was the last time you thought seriously about ghosts that haunt you? Your thoughts are mental products although they don’t necessarily reflect an absolute reality. However, for you, they do represent how you feel. The bad feelings you have may be due to normal temperament, stress overload, situational sadness or even clinical depression. Did you know that 1 in 4 … Continue reading
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