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Healthy Co-Parenting: Focusing on the Child and Managing Emotional Triggers
Co-parenting is rarely simple. It requires two individuals with their own histories, emotions, and differences to collaborate for the well-being of their child. Whether the relationship is amicable or fraught with conflict, healthy co-parenting is possible when both parents prioritize the child’s needs and commit to managing their own emotions. Recognizing and Managing Emotional Triggers…
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Investing in Family Self-Care: Seven Strategies for Parenting Success
Parenting presents several challenges and opportunities for nurturing family well-being. As parents, you’ll share the responsibility of shaping a supportive and healthy environment for your children. And by adopting practical self-care strategies, you can improve the lives of every family member. In this article shared by Becoming Exceptional Healing Center & Resources, you will discover…
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Safe Dating for Divorced Parents: Six Strategies to Protect Kids
Dating after a divorce can be a complex and sensitive time, especially when you have children. It’s important to ensure that your new relationships do not negatively impact your kids. Here are some strategies to keep your children safe and emotionally secure while you navigate the dating scene. 1. Set healthy boundaries Establish clear expectations…
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5 Essential Dating Tips for Divorced Parents: Balancing Love and Family Dynamics
Navigating the dating scene as a divorced parent comes with unique challenges and considerations. It’s essential to balance your needs with those of your children. Here are five tips to help you: 1. Understand Your Kids’ Emotional Capacity Why it’s important: Children are not equipped to handle adult relationship dynamics, especially when they are still…
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Managing Co-Parenting Post-Divorce: Key Approaches for Enhancing Child Welfare
While divorce certainly causes a disruption in the lives of parents, it’s very important to remember that children can suffer during this transition as well. And when it comes to co-parenting, it’s important to keep the best interests of your child first and foremost in your game-plan. The decisions you make should help create a…
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Why Fathers Matter: Key Findings on Parenting and Family Dynamics
Despite current societal behaviors, studies over time have shown how invaluable a father’s presence is to the growth and development of both boys and girls. From brain development, to relationship skills, from educational levels to lifetime health benefits . . . having fathers around in the lives of their children makes a huge difference in…
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Understanding Rebellion and Resistance: Recognizing Fear and Anxiety as Root Causes in Your Child’s Behavior
When children respond with resistance, violence, or anger parents may see this as a child with rebellious tendencies, or one who is disobedient. When in reality, often these responses of resistance are based in biological responses due to anxiety, fear, or worry. Especially with kids who have a tendency towards anxiety, we will see many…
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Effective Parenting of Adult Children: 5 Tips for Nurturing Independence and Connection
Navigating the transition from parenting a child to relating to an adult child can be challenging. As children mature into adulthood, the parent-child dynamic inevitably shifts. Letting go of the traditional parenting role and establishing a new type of relationship built on mutual respect and independence is crucial. Here are five effective tips to help…
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Mothering Sunday Blues : Navigating the Emotional Landscape of Mother’s Day
May is noted for Mother’s Day, a day which elicits joys and sorrows for a variety of reasons. Recognize that everyone, despite their past or current circumstances, may struggle to enjoy a day set aside to celebrate motherhood. This may be due to unmet expectations from self or others placed upon motherhood, or children who…
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Seeing Beyond the Trees: How Perspective Shapes Healing and Understanding
Being able to look at life from a different point of view, seeing things from different vantage points and understanding your history differently are important aspects of healing and moving forward in a healthier manner. Have you ever heard the phrase, “you can’t see the forest for the trees”? This basically means that from your…
