Combat Daily Stress as a Single Parent
Monday March 30, 2009
I did something a little out of the ordinary this evening: I sat down and made clay Easter figures with my 6-year-old. And I have to tell you ... Read More
Thriving Single Parent of the Week: Zen
Saturday March 28, 2009
Zen submitted this story as part of our "Readers Respond" feature, What Makes You an Extraordinary Single Dad?
I thought that "me" and parenting would never be used in the same ... Read More
What Do You Say to Your Child When the Other Parent Doesn't Show Up or Cancels at the Last Minute?
Thursday March 26, 2009
Picture this: It's 5:30 on Friday evening, and your kids are excitedly waiting by the front door for your ex to arrive for their weekend visit. Just then, ... Read More
Octomom, Nadya Suleman, Fires the Group of Nurses Hired to Care for Her Children
Tuesday March 24, 2009
Less than two weeks after signing an agreement to allow Angels in Waiting to provide care for all 14 of her children, Octomom Nadya Suleman has now fired the group ... Read More
Looking Out for the Effects of Abandonment in Children
Monday March 23, 2009
Abandonment refers a parent's choice to have no role in his/her child's life. This includes failure to support the child financially, as well as failure to communicate with the child ... Read More
Thriving Single Parent of the Week: You!
Saturday March 21, 2009
I'm very excited to announce a new feature here at About.com. It's called "Readers Respond," and it's an opportunity for you to share your thoughts and your expertise with ... Read More
Celebrate Single Parents' Day on March 21
Thursday March 19, 2009
Single Parents' Day is more than a wonderful opportunity for your kids to rise up and express their gratitude for all you do for them. It's also an opportune time ... Read More
Recommended Resource: My Family's Changing, Written by Pat Thomas
Tuesday March 17, 2009
As a child, being told that your family is about to break up is devastating, and it can take quite a while for that news to really sink in. ... Read More
Delegate Some Kids' Spring Cleaning Chores
Saturday March 14, 2009
For the last week, my kids and I have been working on clearing out some clutter: toys they no longer play with, clothes they've outgrown, and "stuff" we ... Read More
Thriving Single Parent of the Week: Kristine
Saturday March 14, 2009
I received the following "Thriving Single Parent" story from a reader named Kristine:
My ex-husband suffers from schizophrenia. Although he has taken medication for years, he has yet to ... Read More
Angels in Waiting to Provide Care for All 14 of Nadya Suleman's Children
Tuesday March 10, 2009
Fairly early in the Nadya Suleman controversy, an organization called "Angels in Waiting" offered to provide free nursing care around the clock for all 14 of the octuplet mom's children, ... Read More
What are you working on right now?
Monday March 9, 2009
Forum Question of the Week: Is there something that you're working on right now in your relationships? Maybe a discipline or communication issue with your kids or your ... Read More
Will You Receive Child Support Through "Project Intercept?"
Friday March 6, 2009
With tax time quickly approaching, you may be wondering whether you will be eligible for participation in "Project Intercept," which is also known as the Federal Tax Refund Offset Program.
If ... Read More
Thriving Single Parent of the Week: Heather
Thursday March 5, 2009
For me, one of the most rewarding aspects of being your Guide to Single Parents is when I see a glimpse--through the emails I receive, through comments here on the ... Read More
"When Should I Be Documenting Interactions With My Ex?"
Tuesday March 3, 2009
Documenting interactions with your ex can be very helpful in communicating your observations to a third-party--for example, your attorney, your child's guardian ad litem, or (eventually) the judge deciding your ... Read More