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No sarcasm here… Don Stark, one of the stars of the popular TV series, “That 70’s Show,” really knows the secret of getting over divorce and family breakup. He played Donna’s father on the globally syndicated show that also launched the careers of Ashton Kutcher and Topher Grace…

Why do we think he deserves a prize?

His ex-wife and her family suffered a disaster recently when their home caught fire. When Don heard the news, he reportedly raced over to the house, only to find a smouldering mess.

He promptly helped the victims pack up what they could, and took them to stay in his own house — ex-wife, her new hubby and their family.

What a fantastic example to set about getting over — and more importantly BEYOND — the hard feelings of divorce and breakup.

They all probably will have some uncomfortable moments, but that he was willing to open his own home to the ex and her new family is nothing short of a spectacular real-life demonstration that the painful feelings of loss and the distress of divorce can be reframed into a positive outcome.

Are you in the middle of a painful breakup? Try following Don Stark’s example — be kind, be helpful, and above all, be friends.

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Here we are again entering the holidays — a time that can be either magical or horrible for children in broken families.

The very best gift you could give your kids and yourself is the gift of peace and forgiveness. Stop the feuding.

Drop the drama.

Turn the anger and pain into personal growth and a decision to put happiness in the forefront of your life.

Imagine how happy your children would be to see their Moms and Dads smiling at each other. What type of signal do you think that would send to your children?

It tells them that relationships can be rebuilt, and people who loved each other at some time in the past can still be friends.

This isn’t really a difficult objective. All you have to do is agree on a “truce” for the holidays, then allow yourself to remember the happy moments of your past relationship. They really did happen!

Use humour — laughing and joking can work wonders in shifting the angry energy of separation and divorce to a feeling of happiness.

And if you have to, just pretend! By acting happy, you’ll actually create a pleasant environment, and some of it might just rub off on yourself!

Above all, take responsibility for showing your children what it means to forgive and move on.

Happy Holidays!

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