Single Parents: Learning To Be A Success Story

By jesuswetz543 on
Single parents have a difficult task ahead of them. It's confusing and scary and wonderful all rolled up together, so it's natural for those who are new at it to have questions. The good news is that there are others who have been there and shared their parenting tips so future generations can benefit from their experiences.As an only parent, your children will look to you as their lifeline. Without you, they are lost. This can be an immense burden, and requires a balancing of perspective. To...Read Full Story

Fancy Schmancy Grocery List

By Kit James on  From finefettleguide.blogspot.com
Last fall my budget tightened by about $500 per month. Because most of my monthly expenses are fixed (utilities, rent, childcare) the only area left to cut back in is food. So, no eating out, ordering in, superfluous fancy cheeses or liquor for a while, obviously, but that still leaves me two eating machines (second and third grade boys), to feed…. First I took advantage of a quiet afternoon at work to plan out a month’s worth of menus. I used my Google calendar (added a new calendar called...Read Full Story

Grants for Single Parents Living on a Low Income

By Pieter West on
It is important to know that there are now programs out there that can be of assistance in several different areas such as education, supplemental income, medical coverage, and more. Keep in mind that although many of these programs are targeted towards women, this does not automatically mean that fathers are not qualified. Typically there are funds available regardless of gender. The following will seek to get you started on your search for single parent grants . One of the most significant...Read Full Story

Making the Most of Easter and Other Holidays Alone

By Katherine Shinault on  From kitkat4real.blogspot.com
Spring has sprung and Easter arrived to celebrate new life, and for Christians – the new life you received  when you accepted the very Easter story. His story in history is what gives us joy unspeakable.  I celebrated the day without the kiddos (it was their dad’s weekend, you know). Following a morning of worship celebration at church, I went with friends to a dynamic 2 hour drama of the Resurrection of Christ in Radford that night. The day was full and the focus was obvious.  It is tough...Read Full Story

My Children Successfully Survived Divorce; Yours Will Too

By Katherine Shinault on  From feedproxy.google.com
Going through divorce is never easy and with children it just adds insult to injury.  For you and your spouse – your hearts are injured and you are dealing with a failed marriage; but the children feel like their entire world is falling apart around them – and they don’t know why.  They are either moving or living in two places, back and forth between parents and that is in a case where the parents are handling it well!  If one of the parents is using the children as a source for hurting the...Read Full Story

Me-Time for a massage

By Katherine Shinault on  From kitkat4real.blogspot.com
Me-Time is in abundance this week.  I have already started a list of things I want to do while I await my kiddos return from their summer break with their dad.  Mr. M just left this morning with his sons for a week long visit to see family in Maryland, so the me-time just multiplied.  As a single mom, one of the things I had to conquer from the very beginning was how I would use the time I had alone when the kiddos were at their dad’s house.  In the early stages with no ‘relationship’ of...Read Full Story

Welcome to the Single Moms Club, Sandra!

By Momlogic. Com on  From momlogic.com
No doubt, you'd imagined raising little Louis with a life partner. (And THAT kind of man -- the one who will adore and cherish you -- is likely out there!) In the meantime, if we could give you one bit of advice, it's this: love your son, but don't use him as a security blanket.Read Full Story
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How to Find and Keep a Qualified Babysitter
If your children are in school all day, you'll probably need additional babysitting coverage when the school year comes to an end. Do you already have someone lined up? If not, this is a good time to go ahead and start making those plans. If this is new territory to you, you may be wondering where to begin. I've always found the recommendations of other parents to be extremely helpful. In addition, you can check into local colleges and...  
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2012 Readers' Choice Award Winners
Over the last month and a half, thousands of you have nominated and voted for your favorite organizations, books, blogs, and tools for single parent families. The votes have now been tallied, and it's time to announce the winners of the 2012 Single Parents at About.com Readers' Choice Awards... Read more. Stay Connected on: Facebook | Twitter | Google+2012 Readers' Choice Award Winners originally appeared on About.com Single Parents on...  
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Since 2005: 6,505 babies born to single mothers
Parliament was told on Monday evening that the number of babies born to single mothers in Malta and Gozo totalled 6,505 between 2005 and 2011. Out of 3,598 babies born in the Maltese Islands in 2005, there were 737 (one in five) born to single mothers.  
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Single Mom Wins $1.5 Million Scratch & Win Jackpot
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- - A single mom struggling to make mortgage payments is looking at a whole new bottom line after winning $1.5 million on a Scratch & Win ticket. "It was just another Tuesday," said Jacqueline Davenport of Kelowna, B.C. "I was just running out to get french ...  
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Tools for Co-Parenting Success
One of the biggest gifts you can give your kids is your effort to get along with your ex.  After all, your decision not to raise your children together as a couple changed the structure of your family, but you're still "family." And demonstrating that message to your kids by the way you treat one another provides stability and reassurance. Tools for Co-Parenting Success Create a Personalized Parenting Plan 10 Ways to Build Trust With...  
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Survive Temporarily Living With Your Ex
Many divorcing parents are forced to continue living with their soon-to-be-ex-spouses because they can't afford to maintain two households. If you're in this situation, you may be wondering how to make it livable, how much to tell your kids, and how to minimize the tension and conflict that surround you. One of the most important factors will be creating some space for yourself, whether that's going for a walk each evening, or getting out...  
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How to Talk to Kids About Divorce, Separation, or an Absent Parent
The number one rule when talking to kids about divorce, separation, or an absent parent is to tell the truth. Never try to get away with lying, even when you suspect that an altered version of the real story would be easier for your kids to handle. This is because, especially during a time when your kids are already hurting and filled with questions, your children need to know - without a doubt - whom they can trust. And as their parent...  
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