Posted on June 13, 2016 by Linda Jacobs “Can you believe he didn’t even come to his own granddaughter’s graduation?” With fire in her eyes my friend continued with, “He didn’t even bother to call or send a card. What’s…
What People Without Divorced Parents Don’t Understand
The truth about how it feels to have divorced parents. Carly Tycia Bandy in Lifestyle on Jul 27, 2015 If you’ve grown up with divorced parents, you’ve probably heard the thoughts that others have on the subject. But if…
Is it possible to stop generational divorce?
Posted on September 2, 2015 by Linda Jacobs Are you aware divorce in a family can be generational? What do I mean by that? Let me give you an example. Grandma and Grandpa Smith divorce early in their marriage. Most…
Mother’s Day
Posted on May 2, 2016 by Linda Jacobs How are you honoring the moms of kids in single parent families in your church? Single moms are wonderful caring and hard working people. Celebrate them. Honor them and love on them…
How do I help a mom whose child wants to go live with the other parent?
Posted on April 13, 2016 by Linda Jacobs Life for a child of divorce is difficult! A church leader approached me with the following situation. “I have a wonderful Christian single mom in our church who is devastated, and I…
How to Wait with Expectancy
Gail holds a degree from Lamar University in Speech and a Master’s from the University of Texas. She married Sam after raising three children as a single mother. She was an educator in regular and special education for eighteen…
How to Make Spring Break Fun for Your Children
Why Families Need To Have Fun! Posted by: Gail Showalter March 7, 2015 in Single Parenting, Singleness If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can…
Up, Up, and Away
October 16, 2015 Robyn Besemann Do you remember that song by the Fifth Dimension, waaaaay back in the 60’s, called “Up, Up, and Away?” The lyrics talked about the freedom of soaring high in a beautiful hot air balloon. I don’t…
Positive traits of kids in single parent homes
Posted on September 28, 2015 by Linda Jacobs Recently I was leading a single parent retreat. At the beginning of the retreat I put up a poster titled, “My Child’s Positives” along with a sharpie attached to the paper. The…
Christmas and the emotions of a child of divorce
Posted on December 17, 2015 by Linda Jacobs It’s obvious. Christmas is a hard time of year for children of divorce. Traditions are disrupted. Visitation disrupts their schedules. What should you expect as you interact with one of these children…
Why we shouldn’t try and “happy up” children who are hurting at Christmas
Posted on December 16, 2015 by Linda Jacobs I want to take you inside the mind and heart of a child whose parents are separated or recently divorced. I’d like to help you to understand what Christmas will look like for them.…
Christmas and Kids
November 16, 2015 Robyn Besemann Look at the precious face of this child as she holds the pretty gift and anticipates what is inside of it. Look at her eyes. They say to me, “Thank you Grandma. I love you.…
Gratitude changes attitudes in kids
Posted on November 11, 2015 by Linda Jacobs Many children in our world today have bad attitudes. These attitudes affect how parents, teachers, and church leaders treat them. Kids of divorce are no exception. As a result of all they’ve…
Filters of Hurt
We all have experiences which can cloud our mind and judgment. For women, a past of abuse by men may make it impossible for women to fully trust any man, no matter who they are.
Co-Parenting that Works
The book (Co-Parenting that Works) was outstanding and is filled with numerous tips, real stories and encouragement for all who struggle with co-parenting issues.
Walk by Faith
To walk by faith is to fear God more than man (fear means being in awe, not scared); to obey the Bible even when it conflicts with man’s expectations, to trust God in every circumstance. We are to live a life pleasing to Him and representing Him well.
Chains? What Chains?
March 9, 2015 Robyns Blog Robyn Besemann Do you know why you have a difficult time trusting people? Do you know where your anger originated? Why do you seem to always feel like you are on the outside looking in? Why…
How Daylight Savings Time will affect kids of divorce more than it will affect you
Have you noticed children of divorce getting more out of control right after going on daylight savings time? What are you going to do this year to help them transition to daylight savings time?
Single Parent Success Story
Success Story: Resilient single mom finds Jesus and turns her life around Posted on January 8th, 2015 by Linda Jacobs She showed up one Wednesday night a couple of years ago. There she sat all alone. We connected after the service and…
When children have heart attacks
For years children have told me their hearts hurt. When I ask them where it hurts, they will lay their little hands over their hearts and say. . .
