One trap that a single parent can easily fall into is becoming overly involved with their children. You are extremely busy and having a life of your own can be tough. But, you must make sure that your emotional needs are met elsewhere in order to be the best parent possible for your kids. Your [...]
Maybe you have checked your single parent travel budget and figured out that there will be no vacation again this year. Well, maybe you can’t afford a luxury cruise or a pricey resort, but you can still have plenty of fun with your family. Fairs and festivals can be a great getaway, even if it [...]
Being a single mom in the dating scene can present many challenges. Below are several tips on what to do and not to do during a first date. 1. Do not be late. Make sure that your arrangements for your kids are air-tight. Allow plenty of time to get to your destination. Being late for [...]
As a single parent, you probably only have a certain number of days each year that you can take off to stay home with sick kids or take them to doctor appointments or worse, you may have to take unpaid time. The tips below will help you to keep your kids from getting sick in [...]
Given the video culture we live in today, kids often find the TV or gaming system more fun than doing physical activities. But, childhood obesity is on the rise, and you know that sitting around constantly can’t be good for your children. But, you are a busy single parent. How can you get your kids [...]
As you are going through your divorce or are thinking about modifying your children’s living arrangements, the question of whether you should split the kids up may arise. Often, keeping siblings together is the easiest solution for companionship and maintaining as normal of an environment as possible. Some cases exist where having one child live [...]