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Support for Parents (33)
Find specific resources and support organizations relevant to your unique needs. Includes links to local support groups and help organizations in your area.

Time for Yourself (27)
Parenting well requires that you take excellent care of yourself. It's important to consider your own emotional, physical, spiritual, mental, and relational needs. The resources you'll find here will help you find the time and means to take care of yourself and maintain your own life as you raise your children.

Family Relationships (50)
Maintaining healthy family relationships is important for you and your children. Here you'll find resources to help you communicate more effectively with your extended family and make decisions which represent your children's best interests. Stay in touch, have fun, and build lasting relationships with people you trust.

Parenting Advice (36)
Parenting is an awesome responsibility. Find parenting articles and resources geared toward single moms and dads. Includes discipline help, tips for enhancing communication, answers to common questions, and more.

Your Child's Education (6)
You are an important partner in your child's education. Being an involved parent can make all the difference! Here, you'll find the answers to common questions about learning disabilities, parent-teacher conferences, how to help with homework, and more.

Home Management (23)
Resources to help you maintain a balanced home life, from keeping up with basic chores, to general home maintenance, to delicious recipes your children are sure to enjoy!

Holidays (38)
Advice for determining how to divvy up holiday time with your ex-partner and members of the extended family. Plus, learn how to create new traditions and make the holidays fun again!

Legal Issues (141)
Assistance for single parents navigating the legal system on behalf of their children and themselves. Find information on child custody options, legal terminology, the parenting evaluation process, and more. Includes links and practical information for single parents.

Financial Help (54)
Is your money working for you? These resources are written specifically for single parents, to help you establish financial security. Find practical help for managing your money, saving, and more.

Dating Advice (22)
Are you ready to begin dating? Do you want to spruce up your social life? Find practical advice for single parents navigating today's dating relationships. Includes advice for how to talk to your kids about dating, where to meet new people, and more.

Adult Education (13)
Continuing your education will allow you greater opportunities for career expansion and income potential. Plus, there are a lot of continuing education opportunities geared toward the needs of busy single parents. Find scholarships, grant programs, and more.

Career Help (8)
Do you want more out of your career? Are you considering a career change or looking for opportunities to work form home? Get help balancing your career and home life, making key decisions, developing a career plan, and more.

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