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.

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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:
 

* 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/)
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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)