On February 5, I spoke my favorite students in Mrs. Mills' class at Skelly Elementary. In past presentations, we discussed respect, acceptance, and goal-setting. This time, I shared about my family and how I coped with my parents' divorce. Then we brainstormed ways to cope with all kinds of changes as a group. One young lady said, "Doing anything that you are passionate about can help you through change." She is so very right!Four major ways that we can help ourselves feel better after family change are to:
1. Find supportive friends and family that you can talk to and seek advice from.
2. Stay positive. Remember that you have a bright future ahead of you! No matter what happens to you, you can make your future bright by making great choices!
3. Find ways to cool down and to express your beliefs and emotions. You can do this through writing in a journal, creative writing, listening to music, playing sports, singing, acting, and dancing, among other activities.
4. Learn as much as possible about what's happening to your family. The more you know, the better you can prepare for it.
By choosing to take ownership for your feelings and how you cope with them, you'll be able to change your mood and help yourself feel better -- through this particular change and for life! Adults, the best thing we can do for kids is to equip them to deal with change. This is what we do through Blended Love's Things Change Journal Program.
I had a great time with Mrs. Mills' students. I look forward to spending some time with them again soon!
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