Back in June, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued interim final regulations to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program. Those changes went into effect on ... Read More

Many single parents ask "How can I get a break?" Sure, if your kids have an established bedtime routine, you might catch a few hours to yourself at night. ... Read More

What does it mean to be self-sufficient? Dictionary.com defines it as "able to supply one's own needs without external assistance." Do you really know anyone who doesn't rely ... Read More

I believe there is a lot of creativity in each of us. However, we don't all have the time or resources to put into making our kids' Halloween costumes. ... Read More

I recently had an interesting conversation with an acquaintance named Wayne. We were making small talk, and he asked me what I like to do for fun. "Come ... Read More

Isn't it funny how our "house rules" develop over time? The summer before my son started first grade, I began to pay more attention to how much time he ... Read More

As a parent, you play a crucial role in influencing your children to choose a healthy lifestyle and make the decision to avoid drugs and alcohol. Denise Witmer, About's ... Read More

When was the last time you reviewed an evacuation plan with your kids? It's one of those things that many of us just don't get around to, and the ... Read More

Participating in a child custody evaluation is nerve-wracking for any parent. Even if you personally requested the evaluation, the process of being interviewed is unsettling. However, there ... Read More

Exactly how does one go about finding a lawyer? Years ago, it was a matter of simply asking around for referrals from friends, relatives, and co-workers. However, with ... Read More

Did you know that children whose parents are suffering from depression have difficulty relating to their peers, experience higher rates of depression and anxiety, and are more likely to exhibit ... Read More

When you're a single parent, the brunt of the discipline falls on your shoulders. Even if the other parent is very involved in your children's lives, or if you ... Read More

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has expanded their previous recommendations regarding who should be vaccinated against influenza, the illness commonly known as "the flu." The guidelines now ... Read More

When couples with children decide to end their relationship, one of the most important and immediate decisions that must be made concerns the temporary child custody arrangements. While the ... Read More