The Session: Parenting Through Divorce

The Session: Parenting After a Divorce: 7 Christian Tips, by Derek HillPhilippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.1. Stay connected to the Father  (Abide in me…)Don’t stop prayingDon’t stop reading the BibleDon’t stop worshiping2. Despite how I feel emotionally I am still a parent to my children.It is still important that we are fair, firm and consistent.If we are absent as parents then our children will learn a life of “no boundaries.”Staying consistent will show your children they are loved because you care enough to discipline them when they are wrong.3.  One on One timeThere is something in a child that says, “My dad/mom really loves me,” when you spend quality time with just that one child.  Think about the things that your children love to do and do those things with them.  Video games, playing outside, a tea party, whatever it takes.4. Be ThoughtfulThink about memories of things they may really like and make some of them into traditions.An example would be having popcorn movie night. Another example would be family game night.5. Respect your exThis is a very important one. It is important that we realize our children love both parents, so it is important for us to speak well of the other parent.Derek Hill writes, “If my kids talk about something they did with their mommy, I always tell them, “You have a really good mommy.” 6. Stay in churchDerek Hill writes, “They need to see that no matter what happens in life that God’s house is a house of love and worship and that it is a priority for you.  Your kids need to see you committed to gathering with the body of believers in His house.7. Talk with your kidsDerek Hill writes, “Your children will have questions through a divorce and afterwards.  They will want to know things.  It is extremely important that you and I give “age appropriate” answers to them.  If you experienced infidelity from your spouse, you should not talk about that with your children until they are adults or possibly never.”https://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/parenting-after-a-divorce-7-christian-tips/ To reach Tom Russell, please call 419-709-8447, email Tom at [email protected], or visit his website at https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com