This week's highlights include a blog post about Jon Gosselin's dating habits, an update on the Michael Jackson custody situation, and the latest on Nadya Suleman.
On Blogs:
If Your Child is Obese, is That Child Abuse? - Theresa asks who's to blame in the case of a 555-pound boy whose single mom was recently charged with neglect due to her son's physical condition.
Jon and Kate Gosselin Dating Craziness - David comments on the impact of Jon Gosselin's recent dating 'rampage.'
Texas Child Support? There's an App for That - More and more states are coming up with child support applications for the iPhone and iPod touch.
In the News
Jackson Kids to Live With Their Grandmother, Visit Their Mother - An agreement reached on Thursday will honor Jackson's wishes, but also allow Jackson's two older children to have contact with their birth mother.
Divorce 'Health Scars Permanent' - A new report suggests that the stress of divorce can lead to chronic illnesses.
An Education in What's Possible - We need more programs like this one, in Fairfax County, Virginia, which provides low-income single parents with free career counseling and professional training.
Recession Slams Parents Who Owe Child Support - More and more parents are requesting child support modifications due to the recession.
North Carolina Seeks to Shift Child Support Enforcement to Counties - While this change wouldn't take effect for another couple of years, it's important for single parents in NC to be aware of this proposal and how it may affect them.
Be Sure to Pursue Overdue Child Support - This FAQ includes tips for parents whose kids are now grown but who still wish to collect unpaid child support. (In fact, a member of our Single Parents' Forum just asked about this issue recently.)
'Octomom' Nadya Suleman's Upcoming Reality Show Now in Production, Lawyer Says - In fact, he claims she's only doing it to stay off of welfare. Hmmm...
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