1. Parenting & Family

Coping With Your Own Emotions as a Single Parent

You have lot of emotions coursing through you - anger, fear, loneliness. Here, you will find healthy ways to deal with these feelings so that you can begin to move on and get to a place where you're really thriving as a single parent.

Should Parents Stay Together for the Kids?

Should parents stay together for the kids? Many couples wrestle with this question, or feel judged by others who think they should have stayed together. Find out when staying together isn't the best choice, and learn what to do if you're considering a divorce.

Non-Custodial Parents - Challenges Non-Custodial Parents Face

What challenges do you face as a non-custodial parent? Whether you see your kids for regular visits, or not at all, let us know how you handle the challenges inherent to being a non-custodial single parent.

Cope With Loneliness

Feeling lonely? Here are some practical tips for how and where to meet new people.

Manage Your Anger

There are times when we just feel angry about life. Why did this have to happen, and what am I supposed to do now? Learn some practical strategies for processing your feelings and starting fresh.

"I Can't Take it Anymore!"

At times, you're bound to feel angry and frustrated with some of the responsibilities you have to bear on your own. Here's a list of healthy ways you can vent your anger and cope with frustration.

Cope With Ongoing Stress

There's no magical way to escape the high levels of stress you face each day in raising your children. That's why you need to create effective methods of coping and taking care of yourself each and every day. Learn to cope with ongoing stress using these ten relaxation techniques.

Music Therapy - Songs and Music Therapy for Single Parents

Music therapy can help you process your feelings and move on from painful experiences. Share the songs that are most encouraging to you, personally, in this "Readers Respond" feature.

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