SURPRISE!

Children love to give gifts, especially to the most important adults in their lives – like their parents. Support the relationship your child has with his or her other parent by assisting your child in celebrating special days, such as the other parent’s birthday or a special holiday. Be an eParent®! Set a budget and then […]

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“I’ll always love you.”

Starting at a very young age, children become good at reading other people’s emotions. Even babies and toddlers can sense when you are in a bad mood or feel when the relationship between their parents is strained.  Although you may be on an emotional roller coaster, remember to be consistent and affectionate in sharing your […]

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“Let me know how I can help.”

Friends and family might offer their help and support as you are parenting solo. However, they often don’t know what to do to be helpful and it may be hard for you to identify what they can do when they offer. Be an eParent®! Like and share pages or websites relevant to your child and […]

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We love you and we aren’t changing our mind.

Children often hold on to the hope that their parents will reconcile – or even look for reasons to believe this may be the case. It is important to be clear, consistent, and loving in your communication with your child that the decision to separate is final. Be an eParent®! Create an online photo album […]

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Once upon a time . . .

A little boy and a little-bit older girl sometimes lived with their mom in a yellow house and sometimes lived with their dad in a brick-covered building. Help children connect to others “like them” by introducing your child to stories about children whose parents don’t live together. Be an eParent®! Load your eReader with library […]

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“If I’m really, really good will you get back together?”

“I’ll make my bed!” “I’ll get all A’s at school.” Have your children told you all the ways they will change to convince you two to be together? Children of almost any age worry that they caused their parents’ separation. Children need to hear (again and again) that they are not responsible for your separation […]

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