This week's highlights include tips for dealing with grief during the holidays, a successful child support amnesty program, and how to handle gift-giving inequality in step-families.
On the Blogs:
After a Loss, Those Days Leading Up to the Holiday Can Be Overwhelming - Joseph shares practical tips for coping with loss during the holidays on the New Jersey Star Ledger's "Good Grief" blog.
Kidless During the Holidays - Tom asks what other single moms and dads do when their kids are spending the holiday with their other parent.
In the News:
Amnesty Program Generated $100,000 in Child Support Payments - Nearly 400 individuals--all of whom had bench warrants out for their arrest--met with officials to create viable payment plans during a recent amnesty program in Las Vegas.
Counseling Scheme Lifts the Gloom for Depressed Parents - A UK-based program called "Place for Parents" is providing the support struggling parents need, helping them secure a fresh start for themselves and their children.
Stepdad Plays Scrooge to Spouse's Son - Columnist Lauren Forcella presents a common dilemma: how to handle the in-equitable distribution of gifts.
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