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  • 170. Holiday Highs and Lows: Separated Parents

    Christmas holidays can be the best of times or the worst of times. For many, it’s both—a season of great food, family, and gifts mixed with enough stress to push you right over the edge. Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays tend to magnify both the blessings and the problems in our lives....
    Posted to Dawson's Blog by Dawson on 12-03-2010
    Tags: Divorce, Parents, Step-Parents, Parenthood, Christmas, Holiday, Separation, stress

  • What if the step parent becomes abusive?

    If their step-parent (or parent) is abusive to them or their siblings they need to report this. They do not have to live in a home where they are being abused. See the Virtual Coach on Abuse .
    Posted to Step-Parents by PreacherboyReborn on 05-07-2010
    Tags: Step-parents

  • What does God think of divorce and step-parents?

    1. God’s plan for families is that mom and dad stay together forever. However, because of the choices that some parents make, or because of certain life events, step-families are a reality. God wants us to work hard to adjust to the new situation. 2. God wants us to rely upon Him for strength and...
    Posted to Step-Parents by PreacherboyReborn on 02-23-2010
    Tags: Step-parents

  • What does the Bible say about relationships with step-parents?

    1. God wants everyone to honor their parents and to obey them as well (Ephesians 6:1-3) 2. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path” (Proverbs 3:5-6) 3. “If it is possible, as far...
    Posted to Step-Parents by PreacherboyReborn on 02-22-2010
    Tags: Step-parents

  • How can a child deal with the stress of having a step-family?

    1. Many people find it helpful to keep a journal of their thoughts. During difficult times this can be a very good way to process thoughts and feelings. 2. The child should find positive ways to invest their time. Committing to things that are good for their future; deciding to be an excellent student...
    Posted to Step-Parents by PreacherboyReborn on 02-22-2010
    Tags: Step-parents

  • 128. Dealing with Divorce Pt. 3

    Going through your parents’ divorce is one of the most tragic experiences you can go through. Unfortunately, it’s become such a common occurrence, it is easy to think you’re supposed to act like it’s no big deal, even though you feel like you’re dying inside. In an earlier...
    Posted to Dawson's Blog by Dawson on 01-15-2010
    Tags: Divorce, Parents, Step-Parents, Dealing with Divorce

  • 127. Dealing with Divorce Pt. 2

    It’s so hard to be honest with ourselves and others about the effects we feel when our parents break-up. That is because our parent’s divorce is devastating. We naturally put up walls, which are filled with denial, silence, and a certain distance between us and others. Yet, these techniques...
    Posted to Dawson's Blog by Dawson on 12-18-2009
    Tags: Divorce, Parents, Step-Parents, Dealing with Divorce

  • 126. Dealing with Divorce

    For a long time I have wanted to blog about what to do when your family is broken up by divorce. I have taken literally thousands of calls from teenagers and young adults whose whole lives have been rearranged by their parent’s divorce. Getting over your parent’s divorce is never easy, in...
    Posted to Dawson's Blog by Dawson on 12-11-2009
    Tags: Divorce, Parents, Step-Parents, Dealing with Divorce
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