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101 Ways to Make a Difficult Divorce Easier on Your Children
The following is a list of things you can do to make your children’s lives easier after a divorce. Read these tips as reminders of what you and your co-parent should be doing to ease the stress of divorce on your children. Remember that the reason why you should do these things is that if you don’t your children will join the ranks of those who become emotionally hurt by the process of divorce.
Overcoming Infertility Starts with a Conversation
More and more celebrities seem to be getting pregnant later in life, which makes it sound so easy but the fact remains: tens of thousands of American women will experience difficulty conceiving. Its a daunting fact, and women and couples who are experiencing infertility report a whole host of emotional reactions, ranging from anxiety to sadness to intense jealousy (when a friend or neighbor conceives easily).
Grieving and Bullying: Difficult Realities In The Special Needs World
Here at www.brightbeacon.org there are many families who have had to deal with the idea that normal will never be part of their lives. This is usually a process of grieving and acceptance of a different type of life. Some may start the process feeling like they are losing a dream or will be missing something they thought they would always have. This is not easy and we wanted to give some insight as to how families deal with this and that through this grieving process, often families find a new form of normal tha
How to Talk With Children About Difficult Topics
Tackling difficult topics with your child can prove to be tricky. While you likely know that you need to broach topics that are potentially challenging, such as sex, drug use and deaths in the family, doing so can be uncomfortable, to say the least. To make your talks about these important yet difficult facts of life more effective and less painful, employ some techniques to simplify the process.
How to Handle Difficult Teenagers
It’s normal for teens to go through periods of rebellion when they butt heads with their parents. Some kids push a little too hard. Your child may be constantly arguing with you or even simply ignoring you. You may find yourself longing for the little girl who wanted to sit on your lap while you read a story or begged you to take her for a walk in the woods. Though your first instinct may be to push back against your teen’s behavior, this isn’t always the smartest move.