Last week I introduced a new regular blog feature called "Frugal Fridays," but this week we decided to rename the feature "Thrifty Thursdays." So on Thursdays, you'll see blog ... Read More

So what's your plan? If you're in a pinch, or you just haven't begun to think about a backup plan yet, consider the following options: Is there a family member ... Read More

Have you ever fantasized about someone throwing an amazing surprise party in your honor? Wouldn't it be awesome to walk into a room and have everyone who loves and ... Read More

This week, a reader named "Single C" wrote in to respond to the question How Do You Help Your Child Cope When Custody Visitation Plans Are Canceled? I'd like ... Read More

This week marks the beginning of a new weekly feature here at Single Parents at About.com, and around the About.com Parenting Channel: Frugal Fridays. We'll be bringing you ... Read More

Frames, T-shirts, paper flower bouquets, coupon books, and cookies. These are just a few examples of the free Mother's Day craft workshops being offered at Michael's stores throughout the ... Read More

Three separate articles caught my attention this week in the Orlando Sentinel, all highlighting the challenges faced by families who find themselves at the mercy of a bureaucratic child support ... Read More

I received the following "Thriving Single Parent" story from a reader named Tasheka: Since I work a full-time job it is sometimes difficult to ensure that my kids and I have ... Read More

When you find yourself frustrated over something that's out of your control--like not receiving child support payments on time, or realizing that you need to be in two places at ... Read More

An article released today by Reuters, titled Child Abuse Spikes as U.S. Economy Founders, reports a correlation between an increase in child abuse and the current recession. This is ... Read More

What's the first thing you do when you're struck with the realization that you don't have enough cash to get by until your next paycheck? Do you panic? ... Read More

I received the following "Thriving Single Parent of the Week" submission from Megan: As a single mom, I'm very proud of how far my three boys and I have come. ... Read More

What a great attitude! And did you notice how she said she was shocked that they invited her? Is there some opportunity coming up where you could, perhaps, ... Read More

There's no doubt about it--as a single parent, you have to work in order to provide for your family. And that means being away from home and, of course, ... Read More

This week's "Thriving Single Parent of the Week" is a mom who wrote in to answer one of our "Readers Respond" questions, How Do You Help Your Child Cope When ... Read More

Are you an empty nest single parent? Let our readers know how you've gotten through the transition of your kids either graduating from school or leaving home by participating ... Read More

Every parent has to deal with their child's anger, at least once in a while. For example, maybe your kids are sulking because you said "No," or they're taking ... Read More