Today is the 3rd Annual Worldwide Day of Play!
Saturday September 30, 2006
Have you heard about Nickelodeon's Go Healthy Challenge? The network has been documenting the progress of four kids who are working to implement real changes in their lives. ... Read More
Recipe For Make Ahead French Toast
Friday September 29, 2006
Are you doing anything special with the kids this weekend? Whether you'll be attending multiple soccer games, heading to a local festival, or just hanging out at home, why ... Read More
Keeping Kids Safe Online
Wednesday September 27, 2006
Most likely, one of the papers you signed for your kids during the first week of school was your district’s "Acceptable Use Policy." Do you have similar policies at ... Read More
Introducing Your Children to Someone You Are Seriously Dating
Tuesday September 26, 2006
A lot of parents want to know, "When should I introduce my kids to the person I'm dating?" Peter Sheras, a clinical psychologist at the University of Virginia, and the ... Read More
How to Make Friends as a Single Parent
Monday September 25, 2006
According to researchers at the University of Chicago, the average American has only discussed their most personal concerns with two people during the last six months. Sadly, nearly half of ... Read More
Want More Respect? Take a Closer Look at the Ways You Show Respect For Your Kids
Saturday September 23, 2006
We expect our children to show us respect in many ways, from following directions the first time we give them, to speaking to us in a pleasant tone of voice. ... Read More
30 Fun Things to Do With Your Kids This Fall
Thursday September 21, 2006
Saturday is the first official day of autumn. Why not plan some fun activities you can do with your kids during the beautiful, cool days ahead? The simplicity ... Read More
Free and Low-Cost Health Insurance Programs For Children
Wednesday September 20, 2006
According to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, there are more than 8.3 million uninsured children in the U.S. Sadly, many of these children are actually eligible for free or ... Read More
Unmarried and Single Americans Week
Tuesday September 19, 2006
This week is "Unmarried and Single Americans Week." According to Kimberly Orsborn of the Mount Vernon News, choosing to remain single is now more widely accepted than it was ... Read More
Strategies For Motivating Your Kids to Do Their Homework
Tuesday September 19, 2006
Helping your child establish positive study habits right from the start will help set the tone for a successful school year. This week, I asked readers of our Single ... Read More
Journal Writing as a Coping Tool For Single Parents
Saturday September 16, 2006
Journal writing is an excellent way to sort through difficult emotions and gain a sense of clarity about the tough decisions you have to make every day. In the article ... Read More
When Should I Introduce My Kids to Someone I'm Dating?
Thursday September 14, 2006
This is a question that came up this week in our Single Parents Forum. While you must make the personal decision that you feel is best for your children, ... Read More
Tips For Surviving a Personal Crisis
Tuesday September 12, 2006
Fourteen months ago, Amber Chapman-Gluck felt crushed over the loss of her marriage. In her essay 'You Don't Go Through a Divorce, You Grow Through It', Chapman-Gluck explains that ... Read More
Do Something For Yourself This Weekend
Saturday September 9, 2006
You did it! You survived the summer and the first week of school! It's time to treat yourself for all the hard work you've accomplished. Here are ... Read More
Finding Local Child Support Resources in Your State
Friday September 8, 2006
Under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act, each U.S. state and territory must have a local Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE), through which parents can receive assistance. ... Read More
Taking Care of Yourself Enables You to Take Care of Those You Love
Wednesday September 6, 2006
What do you do on a regular basis to take care of yourself? I know it just seems like there is no time for tending to your own needs. ... Read More
Book Review of How Much is Enough?
Tuesday September 5, 2006
Do you struggle with whether your kids feel entitled to certain privileges, or whether they're able to recognize the difference between what they "want" and what they "need?" The ... Read More
Planning a Labor Day Picnic, Complete With Games and Delicious Food
Sunday September 3, 2006
Labor Day weekend is a great time to savor the smells and tastes of summer. If you can, try to eat at least one meal outside with your kids. ... Read More
Enjoy the Final Days of Summer With These Fun Activities
Saturday September 2, 2006
Yes, there is a lot to accomplish before school and work resume on Tuesday. But...it's also important that you take care of yourself and have a little fun! ... Read More
Preserve Your Summer Memories
Friday September 1, 2006
Labor Day weekend is here! Take some time to talk about your favorite summer memories with your kids. What was the most fun you had all summer? ... Read More

