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Supermoms t The Elevation Church of their life. All Jewels have the By being a member of the Jewels

& Stilettos Aof status and age – is given opportunity to connect, grow in you will be better equipped for
every woman – irrespective
service and spurred to engage in
their relationships with God and be
part of a family that nurtures and
good works.
the place to find and walk in the
fullness of God’s plan in every area
cares for their general wellbeing.
Encouraging Tips For Single
Moms At Christmas

Ibukun Oladejo

ights, the long-awaited and make the best of it.
holiday, decors, favourite Here are some tips on how to make the yuletide season a memorable one:
Lmeals, concerts, children
loitering the streets looking for • Relax: Don’t let the pressure of Christmas get the better of you.
who to scare with fire crackers and Even if things don’tgo the way you planned, you’ll still be
the smell of harmattan has never fine. Make the best of what is available.Take control but be flexible
been stronger. Yay! It’s Christmas! with yourplans, just live intentionally and enjoy each moment.
– Our Saviour, Jesus is born. She’s
a prayer warrior, worker, nanny, • Know your limit: Be realistic, don’t try to over compensate for what
cook, teacher, fashionista, friend could have been. Understand your limits, don’t burn yourself out.
– she seamlessly juggles the early God’s grace is enough. Involve your kids with planning, ask them
morning wake up, traffic, corporate what they would like or want to do for Christmas.
appearances, high heels, pressure,
school fees, savings, loans, kids, • Take a vacation: If you have cash to spare, go on a boat cruise, spend
hustle, rent, shows love and Christmas in an unfamiliar environment, discover new things,
sacrifices without boundaries. meet new people, make new friends, take pictures and create new
All hail our Supermoms, because memories. You will be happy you did. eenz Nation
it’s Christmas, the anticipation
might be a lot higher. As a single • Don’t overspend. Don’t feel under pressure to buy everything, in a bid is the teenage
parent, the tasks might be more to please your kids. They will understand eventually that you don’t Tministry of
daunting. That missing presence have to purchase everything in vogue.
of a significant other can feel even • Plan and invite friends or family: Sometimes, your friends and family The Elevation Church
harder to ignore, this can make one may also have flexible plans for Christmas, why not invite them over targeting young adults
feel inadequate. You want to make for dinner or an outing. This helps bonding.
Christmas perfect for the kids between the ages
but the thought of Christmas Day • Manage your expectations. Don’t expect others to fill the void, even
without a partner can stir feelings your children may not be able to. Only Christ is able, so dive into of 13 and 19 years
of loneliness, anger, resentfulness God’s word where true comfort lies. Enjoy quality time with your kids old. Our vision is to
and/or sadness. and don’t feel like you must do things a certain way. If you don’t feel
Guess what? Children understand, like it, don’t do it. develop teenagers into
they notice all your efforts to make responsible adults
the season special, they see you • Reflect: As a single mum, you are always on duty, either at work or at
wear a smile on your face as you home. This might be a lot to handle, but with the holidays, take some by teaching them
sing, even though the bags under time out for yourself, reflect on the year and strategize on making the the word of God and
your eyes say it all. To them, you future better for you and your children. Ask your kids for feedback as
are the most important gift, the this may help strengthen your psychological wellbeing and help you life/ vocational skills,
most beautiful woman in the relate better with them. helping them emerge
universe. You’re doing an amazing
job! So be kind to yourself this So, go ahead, let the jingle bells ring and make this season a memorable to greatness.
holiday, ride on the holiday spirit, one. Merry Christmas!
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