Coping Methods
Suggestions for how to survive parenthood successfully!
Handling the Emotions with Ex-Spouse and Children  It is never easy to deal with an ex-spouse when it comes to the children. Your first priority is to the children, but are you sure you are covering all that entails? Helping Your Child Deal with Abandonment  Abandonment is a concept that few adults handle effectively. How can we help our children deal with their pain when they have been abandoned? Journaling - An Alternative Coping Method  Sooner or later we all need an alternative method for coping. Journaling is an excellent outlet when there is no one to talk to and screaming is inappropriate. Lessons Learned  There are times when life can get us down, if we let it. We must remember that nothing is ever as bad as it seems and even the bad times have a purpose. Lining the Empty Nest  We often spend too much time worrying over concepts - like Empty Nest Syndrome - over which we have no control and which are natural occurences. If allowed to take their course, they usually remedy themselves. Reclaiming Our Passions  We all gave up dreams and endeavors to become parents - even moreso when we became single parents. Denying ourselves does little to enhance the lives of ourselves or our children. Reclaiming some of those dreams might be the answer you are seeking and an inspiration to your children as well. Separation Anxiety  Many children experience separation anxiety at some time in their lives. Does it mean that you should worry that it is something more? The Importance of De-Stressing Our Lives  Stress is unavoidable in today's society and as single parents we have fewer options for sharing the stress in our daily lives. A good plan for de-stressing is crucial in maintaining physical and emotional health. The Power of Patience  Patience is a quality often sought and rarely easily found. Patience is necessary as a parent; however, I often found myself lacking in this department. Perhaps it is not patience that is really needed? Tips for Carrying a Two-Parent Load  You are one parent carrying a two-parent load - how do you manage it? With stress, no doubt. Here are a few tips for making it a bit easier. Single Parents Homepage | Editor's Picks Articles | Top Ten Articles | Single Parents Site Map
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