What matters most is that your child knows she doesn't have to face the difficult times alone. Rebecca Sweat is an at-home mom and freelance writer living in the Chicago area. She and her husband, Tom, have two sons, Danny and Brandon. During times of difficulty, kids need the assurance that everything will eventually be all right. With faith that God is in charge and that he uses difficulties to produce spiritual growth, we can approach change with confidence.
Every parent has sleepless nights, gets gray hair and experiences career disruption.
Your circumstances are not unique, so avoid the victim mentality. On the other hand, most difficult change is temporary. When my older daughter had a bad case of colic, I thought it would never end. In the midst of what seems like unending turmoil, remind yourself it will eventually end. View change as a teacher.