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Jennifer's Single Parents Blog July 2008 Archive

By Jennifer Wolf, About.com Guide to Single Parents

Stir Up Your Daily Routine

Wednesday July 30, 2008
Do you ever feel like your daily routine is more like a treadmill? You get up, take care of the kids, head off to work, come home and do ... Read More

How to Find a Family Law Attorney

Monday July 28, 2008
One of the best ways to find a qualified and affordable family law attorney is to ask your friends and family members for recommendations. After all, knowing that someone ... Read More

Avoid Single Parent Burnout

Saturday July 26, 2008
Can a single parent suffer from burnout? You bet! Here's how one mom described it recently in the Single Parents Forum: "I have no time with the girls, and ... Read More

Answering Kids' Questions About an Absent Parent

Thursday July 24, 2008
Alicia asks: My daughter will be four next month, and she's starting to ask questions about her absent father, such as, "Why does everyone else have a daddy and I don't?" ... Read More

I Love This List: The Perks of Dating a Single Parent

Tuesday July 22, 2008
Have you ever considered the benefits of dating a single parent? I don't mean dating a fellow single parent; I mean the treasure that's in store for someone choosing ... Read More

Coping With Turmoil: Dealing With the First 30 Days

Saturday July 19, 2008
I came across a book today that you may be interested in. It's called The First 30 Days -- Your Guide to Any Change and Loving Your Life More, ... Read More

What Did You Think of Must Love Kids?

Wednesday July 16, 2008

Summer is Half Over Already! What Fun Things Do You Plan to Do Before School Starts?

Tuesday July 15, 2008
Can you believe summer is basically half over? I'm having a bit of a hard time with it, myself. There are so many things I wanted to get ... Read More

Will You Be Watching TLC's Must Love Kids This Tuesday?

Monday July 14, 2008
Are you planning to watch TLC's new reality TV show, Must Love Kids? It's a dating show featuring three single moms in search of "Mr. Right." On the ... Read More

Save Money on Your Kids' Back-to-School Shopping Needs

Saturday July 12, 2008
Providing for each of your kids' needs can easily put you in a position where you're spending more money than you take in every month. School supplies, clothing, shoes. ... Read More

Plan a Summer "Staycation"

Thursday July 10, 2008

Pay Extra Attention to Safety When Traveling Alone With Your Kids

Monday July 7, 2008
Whether you're planning a short trip or extended vacation, you'll want to pay extra attention to safety when traveling alone with your children. For example, make sure someone back ... Read More

Share Your Intimacy "Rules" With a Friend for Accountability

Saturday July 5, 2008
Do you have a set of "intimacy rules" to guide your decisions when it comes to dating? You know, guidelines for deciding issues like when to introduce your children, ... Read More

Got Money-Savings Tips? Participate in the All About Parenting Blog Carnival

Wednesday July 2, 2008
You may have noticed that this site - Single Parents - is part of a larger Parenting and Family Channel here at About.com. We have Guides who write about ... Read More

Getting Your Kids to Follow Directions

Tuesday July 1, 2008
Do you ever feel like a broken record, just repeating the same cautionary tales to your children over and over? "Don't do this because... Don't do that because..." ... Read More
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