This week's highlights include insight into what causes some kids to complain about their regularly scheduled visitations, a state that's giving some consideration to single parent families as it prepares for an anticipated surge in swine flu cases, and more.
On the Blogs:
Playdate Snub: Do Married Moms Shuns Single Moms? - New Jersey mom, Melysa Schmitt, asks for help finding fellow single parent friends.
What Kids of Divorce Want From Their Parents - Family counselor, Leslie Kuerbitz, details some of the complaints her child patients have shared with her about what goes on during scheduled visitations.
Risk Factors for Parental Abduction - Peter Thomas, a guest author for the Examiner, shares some important information about parental abduction.
In the News:
Conference Discusses Area Prep for Swine Flu - According to this article, officials in Northeast Tennessee are considering delivering meals to children whose parents have the swine flu -- particularly children of single parents! Can you imagine what a relief that kind of practical help would be?
Des Moines Event Gets Dads More Active in Kids' Schooling - A Chicago-based group called the Black Star Project began a new trend this year--dads personally escorting their kids to school on the first day.
'Helicopter Moms:' Hurting or Helping Your Kids? - Sometimes you get so good at doing what you do, that it's hard to let go, even after your kids move out.
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