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Single Parenting 101
Single parents make up almost a third of the homes in America. We are coming together in blogging communities and networking sites attempting to share some resources and insight for others finding themselves in this family dynamic.
By now, questions have begun to arise regarding yesterday's story of the 6-year-old Colorado boy, Falcon Heene, who was thought to have been whisked away in his family's homemade helium balloon. For several hours, authorities feared he was inside the balloon. Then, when the invention finally came to rest on the ground--empty--those fears grew. Had the boy fallen out? Where was he? And, more importantly, was he alive?
Of course, today, we...
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This week's highlights include a review of Where the Wild Things Are, advice for spotting college money scams aimed at single moms, and an interesting legal case about the mom's-last-name vs. dad's-last-name debate.
On the Blogs:
Where the Wild Things Are: Who is the Movie For? - Carey points out that the intended audience of this sure-to-be-popular movie isn't necessarily kids.
Free College for Single Mothers? - Are the promises too good to...
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- Thrifty Thursday: Save With Toy Store Price Matching (z.about.com)
- Have a Plan for Communicating With Your Kids About Dates (z.about.com)
Have you ever noticed that when you're feeling down, it helps to help someone else? I really believe that's true--not just in the sense of recognizing that others are having just as hard a time, if not more, raising teenagers, or coping with a sleepless infant--but because when you share what you've learned along the way, you're affirming that what you've gone through has been worth something. It's shaped you into the person you are today...
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This week's highlights include a discussion of whether dating single parents should let their significant others have a say in child discipline, a popular myth about single parents dispelled, and more.
On the Blogs:
When Do I Let My Boyfriend Discipline My Kid? - Rachel wonders whether her daughter is learning to play her and her boyfriend just a bit.
Is Divorcing a Military Member More Complicated - Cathy explains some of the differences...
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"Daddy, Mommy is so unfair! She never lets me use the TV, ever."
"Mommy, Daddy is so mean. He yelled at me, and made me go to bed 15 minutes early again."
Sound familiar? When your child complains to you about anyone she perceives as being unfair or mean--whether it's her best friend, a teacher, or your ex--it's bound to get your defenses up. More than anything, you just want to stand between your child and that person, in order to show...
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Part of my problem with even thinking about heading out to the stores for Black Friday is that I haven't really given much thought yet to what I want to buy, and for whom. With 30 shopping days left, I need to sit down and make my holiday shopping list today.
Fortunately, my fellow Parenting and Family Guides have put together various holiday shopping guides. These themed gift lists are helping me brainstorm ideas, compare prices, and even...
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Do you ever wish you had a legal expert on hand to provide guidance on issues such as child custody, child support, visitation, and more? I'm thrilled to announce that here at Single Parents at About.com, we do!
Please welcome Debrina L. Washington. Debrina is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, and she runs her own virtual law practice in New York. She's also the mom of an adorable 2-year-old little boy! Learn more...
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