The holiday season can bring out the best in people—and it can also bring out the worst. In single parent families, there can be all sorts of additional stress and strain that can bring on cranky reactions and short tempers (in both our children and us). Anticipating the possibility of those short-tempers and learning to recognize the triggers can help to eliminate some of the tantrums and outbursts that can happen this time of year. Too much stimulation and visiting can be a trigger for many children. Even if it is exciting and wonderful to connect with people who haven’t … Continue reading →