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

I can't tell you how many times someone has come into our Single Parents' Forum and said to another single mom or dad, "I could have written your story! ... Read More

Fortunately, having fun with your kids does not require spending a lot of money. Of course, you can get carried away with expensive outings, but it really isn't necessary, ... Read More

You've heard of the phrase, "No man is an island." But as a single parent, it's easy to feel like one. That's why it's important to develop a ... Read More

Unfortunately, many of the nation's most wanted "deadbeat parents" are men and women who may never be able to pay back what they owe. This doesn't excuse the nonpayment ... Read More

I received the following "Thriving Single Parent" story from a reader named Nikki: I am 29 with kids ages 8 and 10. Their father, by choice, is not involved with them, ... Read More

A parenting plan is your family's version of an effective business plan. (You wouldn't try to run a business without having a plan, right?) In the same way, ... Read More

Here are some of the questions my clients and readers wrestle with: "Is it common to feel this way?" "Will I ever get a moment to myself?" "Are other single moms and dads ... Read More

Unfortunately, it doesn't take much for a single parent family living paycheck to paycheck to slip into the danger zone. For some, it starts with an unexpected expense, like ... Read More

I received the following "Thriving Single Parent" story from a reader named Jan: My story may be a bit different than other single parents in that I knew from the beginning ... Read More

Are you looking for a good single parent support group? Begin by making a list of the things you're looking for. Do you need to find a group that provides ... Read More

I received the following "Thriving Single Parent" story from a reader named Mary: I became a single parent via foster care. My daughter was 5 months old--a preemie--and she had several ... Read More

Hey single moms, are you feeling exalted today? According to author and columnist Ann Coulter, in her new book, Guilty: Liberal Victims and Their Assault On America, we ... Read More

As a single parent, it's hard to approach your dating life completely on your own. No matter how much you work to keep your social life and your home ... Read More

Have you ever noticed that making small, intentional changes in your life can actually have a pretty big impact? This is true for a lot of things--setting an example ... Read More

I received the following "Thriving Single Parent" story from a reader named Juan: I went from being a not-so-involved father to being a residential single father of a 7-year-old girl. I ... Read More