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Jennifer's Single Parents Blog May 2007 Archive

By Jennifer Wolf, About.com Guide to Single Parents

Fun Activities to Share With Your Kids This Summer

Saturday May 26, 2007
Memorial Day weekend has traditionally marked the "Beginning of Summer." The weather is warmer...school is almost out...pools and parks open up for the season, and your thoughts turn to ... Read More

Are Active-Duty Service Men and Women in Danger of Losing Custody Upon Their Return to the U.S.?

Thursday May 24, 2007
According to the Department of Defense, 5.4 percent of active-duty service members are single parents. While serving our country, these dedicated moms and dads must temporarily relinquish custody of ... Read More

Dealing With Feelings of Frustration and Anger

Monday May 21, 2007
Being a parent is an ongoing exercise in self-less-ness, and it brings out a wide range of emotions. There's no one in the world you love the way you ... Read More

Savings Plans for Single Parent Families

Saturday May 19, 2007
How do you deal with unexpected expenses? Do you charge them to a credit card...borrow money...attempt to trim expenses? If you don't already have an emergency savings account, ... Read More

How to Find and Keep a Qualified Babysitter

Thursday May 17, 2007
If your children are in school all day, you'll probably need additional babysitting coverage when the school year comes to an end. Do you already have someone lined up? ... Read More

Everyday Money-Saving Tips for Single Parents

Tuesday May 15, 2007

Help for Those Times When You Just Feel Hopeless

Sunday May 13, 2007
A new member of our Single Parents Forum recently shared in a forum post that although he feels fortunate to have custody of his two daughters, "Sometimes I feel so ... Read More

Printable Coupons for Mother's Day

Thursday May 10, 2007
Feel like you need to give your kids a little nudge about Mother's Day? About.com's Guide to Homeschooling, Beverly Hernandez, has a beautiful set of printable coupons for moms. ... Read More

Must-Read Titles for Divorced Dads

Tuesday May 8, 2007
There are many great resources out there for divorced dads; but how do you determine which books are best for you? You might be reading this thinking "I've only ... Read More

Teacher Appreciation Week and Childcare Provider Appreciation Day

Saturday May 5, 2007
This week we have an opportunity to celebrate some of the very influential, and extremely helpful, people in our children's lives - their teachers and childcare providers. Teacher Appreciation ... Read More

Consider Mediation as an Alternative to an Adversarial Divorce

Thursday May 3, 2007
If you've recently become separated from your spouse and are trying to reach an agreement regarding the custody of your children, I strongly recommend that you consider child custody mediation. ... Read More
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