You have many choices. You can choose forgiveness over revenge, joy over despair. You can choose action over apathy.... You hold t...he key to how well you make the emotional adjustment to your divorce and consequently how well your children will adapt.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
I believe, as Maori people do, that children should have more adults in their lives than just their mothers and fathers. Children ...need more than one or two positive role models. It is in your children's best interest that you help them cultivate a support system that extends beyond their immediate family.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
The message you give your children when you discipline with love is "I care too much about you to let you misbehave. I care enough... about you that I'm willing to spend time and effort to help you learn what is appropriate." All children need the security and stability of food, shelter, love, and protection, but unless they also receive effective and appropriate discipline, they won't feel secure.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
You can't change what happened between you and your ex-spouse, but you can change your attitude about it. Forgiveness doesn't mean... that what your ex did was right or that you condone what he or she did; it simply means that you no longer want to hold a grudge. Forgiveness is not a gift for the other person; it is a purely selfish act that allows you to put the past behind you.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
Guilty, guilty, guilty is the chant divorced parents repeat in their heads. This constant reminder remains just below our consciou...sness. Nevertheless, its presence clouds our judgment, inhibits our actions, and interferes in our relationship with our children. Guilt is a major roadblock to building a new life for yourself and to being an effective parent.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »