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Finding Joy as a Single Parent During the Holidays: Our Celebration

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:December 24, 2023
Post category:Co-Parenting Divorce humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

I like to be on top of the world, as most of us do, but I haven't done very well in the past when I sink into "maintenance mode" rather than aspirational mode. What I learned from my last stumble is that I AM MY OWN WORST ENEMY.

A Fractured Family Christmas: One Single-parent’s Anti-Depression Plan

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Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 25, 2019
Post category:Co-Parenting Depression Drinking Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Married Life Money Parenting Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

If your kids are old enough, talk to them about how they would like to do Christmas within the schedule you and the other parent have determined. Over time, it does get better. But while things are fresh and hard, make sure you take care of yourself first.