Highlights for Single Parents: 1st Edition
Welcome to the first edition of a new weekly feature, "Highlights for Single Parents." Every Saturday morning, I'll bring you several blog posts and news articles from the online single parenting community. This edition includes resources for single moms, single dads, blended families, and military single parents:
On Blogs:
Does Your Child Use Public Restrooms Alone? - Rachel and Leah invite readers to share their views on sending kids to the bathroom alone in public places. I commented that I aim for family bathrooms whenever possible, but their post made me realize that it's time to talk with my ten-year-old about restroom safety when he does go in by himself.
Do Men Become Better or Worse Fathers After Divorce? - Co-parenting doesn't have to be a myth. There are a lot of moms and dads out there who are working together so they can both become better parents after divorce.
Raising a Princess Single-Handedly - Single dad Simon Von Booy talks about catching eggs and teaching his daughter that even though life is fragile, he's there to protect her.
Blended Does Not Mean Instant - Maria, a guest-blogger on Co-parenting 101, who recently wrapped up an extended visit with her step-daughter, reminds us that blending well is by no means effortless.
In the News:
Deployed Military Parents: Choosing Custody or Duty - An active duty single mom returns home, but not without consequences.
Changing Lives : The Single Parent Scholarship Fund Announces New Scholarships - Check out these new additions to Arkansas' impressive single parent scholarship program.
Single Mothers Are Given a Chance to Improve Lives - The non-profit organization Sanctuary by the Brook features workshops and mentoring for single moms.
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