How Can I Help My Children Get Over Their Holiday Blues?

We can love and support our children through the divorce process but no matter how hard we try that first Holiday season will be hard for them. It is up to a parent to replace the happy memories of Holidays past with new positive memories.

Below are a few suggestions on how to deal with your child’s Holiday blues during the Holiday Season and fulfill their needs.

• Offer Understanding:

  Your children may feel blue about facing the Holidays without both parents in the home. Many times a parent will be unaware of how their children are feeling because they hold back in order to not cause a parent discomfort.

  As a parent, you can let your children know that they are safe expressing their feelings. Especially any negative feelings they are experiencing. Show your children that you understand and that their feelings are normal. Your availability, willingness to listen and validate their feelings will relieve a great amount of the sadness your child may be feelings.

• Be Cordial To Your Ex:

  Your attitude toward your ex during this important time of the year will provide your children with hope that their parents can at least be friends. Parents who get along give their children the most important gift they will ever receive, during the holidays and every other day of the year. So, step up and take the high road for your...read more about children and Holiday blues