Podcast 24 “Transitions”

Do you ever get weary?
Bible Passage: Galatians 6:9, Matthew 11:28

Who is God as we raise our children?

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• The One who calls us
  
• The One who equips us.
  
• The One who cares.
  
• The One who invites us to lean on Him.
  

Remember:

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• God is the Answer.
  
• He is sufficient.
  
• Our Savior is the Resource.
  
• He deeply cares.
  

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Transitions

What we have learned through the raising of our four children is that communication is key for just about everything in life. So, the question is: how practically can we hep up the communication to alleviate the stress on both the child and us, as parents, with regard to transitions?

Three Points of Contact:

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2. Preparation
   
3. Heat of the Moment
   
4. Moving Forward
   

Preparation – what can we put into place ahead of time to help our children with their transitions?

In the Heat of the Moment – what can we do during the resistance and/or meltdowns?

Moving Forward – what can we do to help our children learn how best to move forward

Practical Helps:

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• Visual charts
  
• Auditory input
  
• Role playing
  
• Toys as props
  
• Teaching
  
• Books from the Library
  
• Social stories
  
• Relieving sensory stress
  

Helpful Links:

http://www.oneplaceforspecialneeds.com/main/resources.html#tab=resource_online&text=transitions

http://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2011/12/13/26-sensory-integration-tools-for-meltdown-management/

It is NEVER too late. There is always HOPE.

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Resources:

MarchForthFamily.com (Parent Coaching) – email us at MarchForthFamily@gmail.com

NACP – The National Center for Biblical Parenting – www.biblicalparenting.org