Helping Kids Heal from the Rejection of an Absent Parent

Raising children is a beautiful process that stretches and grows you in more ways than one. The journey involves spiritual, mental, and physical growth. Children bring to our lives a reflection of our inner selves. They show us our beliefs, our fears, and areas we can use some strength. The journey requires continuous support. Raising children alone can deplete the spirit of both the child and the parent raising the child. The child may have feelings of rejection and feel resentment toward the present parent and the absent parent. These feelings need to be expressed. So how do we allow children to vent in a way that is healthy without taking on feelings guilt as the parent that is around and active? Additionally, when the absent parent decides to return how do we allow the parent to return in a way that considers the child’s feelings and the longevity of the return? The wonderful Coach and Mediator Laura Richardson is returning to our show to share with us some practical tips and technique we can use to help us during the challenging strength building exercise of single parenthood.