When is it O.K. to Begin Leaving Kids Home Alone?
Saturday June 30, 2007
You may be wondering whether you need to hire a sitter this summer for your kids, or whether they might be ready to stay home by themselves. The National ... Read More
Connect With Your Kids Outdoors and in the Kitchen
Monday June 25, 2007
Don't you just wish sometimes that you could extend those moments when you really connect with your kids; sort of like making a sequel out of your best memories? ... Read More
Create a Routine for Your Kids During the Summer
Friday June 22, 2007
There's a new rule at our house: snacks will be served at 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. Does that sound too regimented? So far, it's working out ... Read More
Travel Safety Guidelines for Single Parents
Thursday June 21, 2007
Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or a week-long vacation, you'll want to pay extra attention to safety when traveling alone with your children. Be prepared with these Travel ... Read More
Ten Weeks of Fun Summer Activities: Week 1
Monday June 18, 2007
Looking for some fun activities to share with your kids this summer? Consider signing up for the latest E-course here at About Single Parents. Each week, you'll receive ... Read More
"Happy Father's Day" to Dads and More
Saturday June 16, 2007
When you think about it, Father's Day isn't limited to dads. It's also a day to acknowledge the uncles, grandparents, siblings, neighbors, and others who plays a fathering role ... Read More
Summer Reading Challenge
Wednesday June 13, 2007
One of the best ways you can help your kids succeed in school is to read. I don't just mean reading with them when they're toddlers (although that's great). ... Read More
Teach Your Children to Choose Their Own Father's Day Gifts
Monday June 11, 2007
How do you usually handle Father's Day? Do you purchase gifts on behalf of your kids, or do you encourage them to take responsibility for celebrating the day themselves?
If ... Read More
Protect Your Child From Predators When You Date
Friday June 8, 2007
There was a disturbing story out of Seattle, WA, this week about a man named Joel Zellmer who was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife's 3-year-old daughter, Ashley McLellan, in ... Read More
Single Moms Help Their Children Honor Father's Day
Thursday June 7, 2007
As Father's Day approaches, you may be wondering how to handle this particular holiday. If you're a single mom, do you go ahead and buy gifts from the kids ... Read More
Poll: How Has Being a Single Parent Changed What You Look for in a Date?
Tuesday June 5, 2007
We've had an interesting conversation going on this week in the About Single Parents Forum. A member wrote to tell us about a date she had over the weekend, ... Read More
Find a Single Parent Support Group
Saturday June 2, 2007
Are you looking for a single parent support group? Parents Without Partners has a great searchable database on their Web site to help you find a chapter of their ... Read More