Summer is all about relaxing the rules a bit, isn't it? We get to stay up a little later, sleep in a little more, and indulge ourselves in guilt-free ... Read More

This week's "Thriving Single Parent of the Week" is a mom who wrote in to share her tips for how to cope when your kids are away visiting the other ... 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

And if you could speak with Kate or Jon today, what advice would you have for them about how to get through the next few weeks and months, and how ... Read More

I finally had the chance to see the movie Up! over the weekend. For the most part, I really, really enjoyed it. But there was one thing that ... Read More

Here's to all the involved single dads out there: Happy Father's Day! Whether you're a full-time custodial parent, or the kind of dad who makes spending time with his children ... Read More

I know you're doing everything you can to save money right now, and I'd be the last person to advise you to splurge on something big this summer. But ... Read More

Within the span of two days, employees assisting two separate Continental flights inadvertently placed children flying alone on the wrong flights. On Saturday, an 8-year-old girl en route to ... Read More

I've been reading the posts over on Lisa Belkin's Motherlode blog. A young woman named Emmie, just 22 years old, wrote to Lisa to say that she found herself ... Read More

Every year at this time, I receive emails from moms who want to know how to handle it when their child's school or day care has the children making elaborate ... Read More

This week's "Thriving Single Parent of the Week" is a mom of triplets who wrote in to share her thoughts on how to encourage your kids to do chores: Start teaching ... Read More

Do you live in a state that offers a tax free weekend during the summer? If you do, it makes sense to plan your back-to-school shopping around the event. In ... Read More

Father's Day can be a difficult time for kids whose dads aren't actively involved in their lives. And if you're a single mom who is raising kids whose dads ... Read More

Today is officially the first day of summer vacation for my kids, so last night we had a family meeting to discuss their summertime responsibilities. In addition to establishing ... Read More

This week's "Thriving Single Parent" story comes from a reader named Charla, who wrote in to share her online dating advice: My kids are the most important thing in my life! ... Read More

This week I found some excellent educational workbooks for my daughter at the dollar store. Filled with Disney princesses, the workbooks are a perfect fit for her. And ... Read More

Are you looking forward to your kids' summer visits, or dreading them? It's not uncommon to look forward to some alone time with great anticipation, only to find yourself feeling lonely ... Read More