Podcast 24 “Transitions” Do you ever get weary?Bible Passage: Galatians 6:9, Matthew 11:28 Who is God as we raise our children? * The One who calls us * The One who equips us. * The One who cares. * The One who invites us to lean on Him. Remember: * God is the Answer. * He is sufficient. * Our Savior is the Resource. * He deeply cares. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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:   * Preparation * Heat of the Moment * 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:   * 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.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/ (http://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2011/12/13/26-sensory-integration-tools-for-meltdown-management/) It is NEVER too late. There is always HOPE. Visit us at www.Champions4Parents.com (http://www.champions4parents.com/) and Support us at:  http://www.pefministry.org (http://www.pefministry.org) – then click “Website”, then click “USA”, then find our photo - click it and then click “donate” Resources: MarchForthFamily.com (Parent Coaching) – email us at MarchForthFamily@gmail.com (mailto:MarchForthFamily@gmail.com) NACP – The National Center for Biblical Parenting – www.biblicalparenting.org (http://www.biblicalparenting.org)