Parenting Through Change (Moving, Divorce, Death)
Parenting Perspective Resistance Is an Expression of Hurt When a teenager says that family time feels ‘fake,’ it often means…
Parenting Through Change (Moving, Divorce, Death)
Parenting Perspective They Are Looking for Reassurance When children face a major life transition, whether through separation, loss, or upheaval,…
Parenting Through Change (Moving, Divorce, Death)
Parenting Perspective The Memories Feel Too Raw When a loved one passes away, children often feel that continuing old traditions…
Parenting Through Change (Moving, Divorce, Death)
Parenting Perspective His Room Is His Safe Space Moving to a new city can leave a child feeling uprooted, disoriented,…
Parenting Through Change (Moving, Divorce, Death)
Parenting Perspective Acknowledge Their Feelings First When a child expresses that the family ‘does not feel like a family anymore,’…
Parenting Through Change (Moving, Divorce, Death)
Parenting Perspective Their Distance Is a Way of Coping When children withdraw from family activities after losing a parent, it…
Parenting Through Change (Moving, Divorce, Death)
Parenting Perspective Silence Reflects Unsettled Emotions It is very common for family routines, especially mealtimes, to feel disrupted after a…
Parenting Through Change (Moving, Divorce, Death)
Parenting Perspective Their Distance Is a Sign of Hurt It is very natural for children to show tension with one…
Parenting Through Change (Moving, Divorce, Death)
Parenting Perspective Respect Their Feelings and Guide Them Gently When a child expresses fear of the cemetery or avoids talking…
Parenting Through Change (Moving, Divorce, Death)
Parenting Perspective They Are Unsure How to Handle Strong Emotions Children often look to their parents as their emotional anchor.…