Tis The Season For Children

There is a certain magic and wonder about Christmas that no child should be robbed of. How you deal with your separation and divorce during the holiday will have a lot to do with how much magic and wonder your child experiences during the holiday season. Your actions will help keep the holiday spirit alive and your children happy.

The holidays will be more enjoyable if you emphasize the positive and let go of the negative. In other words, at Christmas time focus on decorations, celebrations, cookie baking and gift giving. If you are having a hard time with the fact that your family is no longer celebrating as a unit, together in one place, your children should be the last to know. Below are a few tips that will help you keep your children in high spirits during the holiday.

Don’t Bring Up Divorce:

I heard a friend say to her children, “this is our first Christmas as a broken family.” Ouch! She spent the holidays angry with her ex husband because her children were not able to enjoy their Christmas. There was no getting her to understand that her children were following her lead and would only enjoy Christmas if she set a positive example. Don’t make the same mistake my friend did by allowing your negative feelings to intrude upon the enjoyment your children experience during Christmas… or any other time for that matter.

Make The Most Of What Time You Have With Your Children:

Both parents love a child. Both want to be with that child as much as possible. Especially during the holiday season. If you are divorced, it isn’t possible to share every moment of the holiday with your child. That doesn’t mean you can’t make the most out of the time you do have...read more keeping the Holiday Spirit alive