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Sarah Godbee is a wife, mother, jewelry designer, and freelance writer in Savannah, Georgia. She has a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations and fully intended to spend her days writing press releases, however life proved to have other plans in mind and she couldn't be happier. She gladly embraces motherhood and is constantly reading up on parenting techniques and ways to be the best mother possible. When she isn't writing, designing jewelry, or chasing around her two spunky children, Sarah can be found curled up with a good book and a strong cup of coffee. She believes that empowering and educating parents is the key to a happier, healthier, and more fulfilled life for children.

How to Help Your Child Cope With Change Positively

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(This article is part of the Positive Parenting FAQ series. Get free article updates here.)

Cope with Change_Main Image_88891010Change. One of the many things in life that is inevitable. We as adults have learned this through time and experience.

Trying to cope with change can be hard on anyone of any age. But it can be especially hard on little ones.

Big life changes such as a move, divorce, starting school, or any significant change in daily routines can set off a cornucopia of reactions.

I know from personal experience how hard it is on a child and parent alike to cope with change. This past summer was a summer of change for our family. My three year old daughter took to the new changes with open arms, yet my five year old son did not.

My husband had recently landed a new job a few states away and would be gone on business for three weeks at a time. As a result, we decided I should quit my full time job to become a stay at home mom.

Awesome, right?

Well…not at first.

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