From the Editor
In this edition, I would like to pause from the traditional holiday theme topics to discuss children and divorce.
The NewMonday Show
The new book within the Holy Bible (Book of Joshua) was introduced. The discussion included the meaning of scarlet, harlot, and Joshua. (: I welcome you to listen 24/7 at sherleneonline.org
Let's talk Helping Children to Cope with Divorce
Source: The Parent Institute (n.d.) parentinstitute.com
Did you know that half of all children in the U.S. will spend some part of childhood living in a single-parent household. There should be a partnership with your child's school (school counselor, trusted teacher), you and your former spouse, and external friends or family to support not only you, but also the child(ren) involved. The school should have documentation of both parents on the child's student records.
The goal is to make certain that each child knows that they are loved by both parents. If the former spouse doesn't want to come around to visit the child, ask them to accept phone calls or handwritten letters from the child. Always express parental authority of both parents, and your teaming efforts (e.g., school, recreational activities, physicians). Do not feel ashamed if you must repeat your parental arrangements to outsiders. Especially, to those who just don't seem or want to understand your arrangements. Identify parental roles in primary (one parent has full responsibility of the child) or joint custody (both parents have full responsibility of the child) arrangements.
Suggestions
Ss
Editor-in-Chief
In this edition, I would like to pause from the traditional holiday theme topics to discuss children and divorce.
The NewMonday Show
The new book within the Holy Bible (Book of Joshua) was introduced. The discussion included the meaning of scarlet, harlot, and Joshua. (: I welcome you to listen 24/7 at sherleneonline.org
Let's talk Helping Children to Cope with Divorce
Source: The Parent Institute (n.d.) parentinstitute.com
Did you know that half of all children in the U.S. will spend some part of childhood living in a single-parent household. There should be a partnership with your child's school (school counselor, trusted teacher), you and your former spouse, and external friends or family to support not only you, but also the child(ren) involved. The school should have documentation of both parents on the child's student records.
The goal is to make certain that each child knows that they are loved by both parents. If the former spouse doesn't want to come around to visit the child, ask them to accept phone calls or handwritten letters from the child. Always express parental authority of both parents, and your teaming efforts (e.g., school, recreational activities, physicians). Do not feel ashamed if you must repeat your parental arrangements to outsiders. Especially, to those who just don't seem or want to understand your arrangements. Identify parental roles in primary (one parent has full responsibility of the child) or joint custody (both parents have full responsibility of the child) arrangements.
Suggestions
- Have a folder of school reports, etc for the for the former spouse (Allow the child to decorate the folder :)
- Make arrangements to attend school activities.
- Attend parent-teacher conferences together or separate
- Watch for signs of sadness and anger. Allow them to vent their frustrations in an appropriate setting.
- Keep routines.
- Start some new traditions to avoid the former family bonding routine which included both parents.
- Get help if you need it.
- Look for books about divorce and separation for young readers. It would be a good idea to read the book together.
Ss
Editor-in-Chief