May 23, 2008

Frazzled Divorced Parents Still Find A Way to Listen Attentively

Feeling overwhelmed happens often in the early days of your divorce. Even though I felt overwhelmed and fearful, I managed not to let them get in the way of my number one priority - providing the nurturing for my daughters. I’m thrilled I had the foresight to make them my most important duty, because when I see them now, I know I was a big part in their success and productivity today and it makes me proud to be their dad.How do you accomplish this ultra important task? The number one very best way is to provide your children with your undivided attention. Oh, I know, it was hard not to be off in la-la land with the boys playing poker and smoking cigars, but when my girls wanted my attention, they were my number one priority and they got my attention. When I wanted just ten minutes to watch the news without interruption, too bad. I had them; I got a divorce; they were my priority so they got my attention.It’s a proud moment when a soldier gets a medal for some element of bravery or honor, but as a single parent, you should be […]

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