Children
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TWEENS
As a parent of a tween, almost teen, I realize that I am not as young as I may feel. Everything my child does, says or wants is completely foreign to me. In my younger days I was always rebelling against the system, but I’m starting to believe that I may now be “The... »
My Son Is A Little Green Eyed Monster!
As a single mom, I have always tried to be keenly aware that I was not just dating to find a partner for me. Any man I felt had promise had to go through not one filter, but two: first me, then my son. Three filters if you count the dogs. Poor guy. I... »
Absent Parents
I never knew true, unconditional love until I had a child. It blows my mind to know that someone could help create a life, a little piece of themself and then turn their back on their child. I couldn’t imagine knowing that there is a person who is basically half me and not want... »
Single Parent Vacations
I haven’t taken my daughter on a vacation in ages so I recently started searching travel websites for reasonably priced single parent vacations to see what was available. I quickly realized that it’s hard to find good deals when there is only one adult involved. Most travel websites have great deals that are based... »
Tips For Planning A Family Vacation!!
Want to take a trip with the family this summer? Well, better start planning NOW!! Here are a few tips to help you along the way: -Decide on a budget and stick with it! - A family vacation should be fun and relaxing so make sure it doesn’t break the family budget! (What good is a... »
Single Mom Notebook: How To Talk To The Ex
Although Tiger and his wife have been one of the most recent high profile couples fighting a very public battle, we still remember Jon and Kate Plus 8. Towards the end, Jon and Kate Plus 8 taught single moms how not to talk to the Ex., i.e. through lawyers, the TV Show and media in general. When couples... »
Be My Valentine! Making Valentine’s Day Special for Your Kids
While most these days would say Valentine’s Day is a hallmark holiday there is actually some pretty interesting legend surrounding it. While it’s become a day to show your love for someone romantically special to you, we can use this holiday as parents to have fun open dialogue about romance and love as well... »
A Mom FAV!! The Prince Lionheart Seat Saver
Having a toddler can be very messy, especially when you are on the go. When I am in the car or out shopping I like to have a little snack or juice for my little one. Although this keeps my toddler happy it can also cause a mess if I’m not prepared. I am now... »
Yes, I brought my 1 year old. Is that a problem?
Yes, I take my child pretty much everywhere, movie theaters, restaurants, airplanes… yes, she’s 18 months old, no, I don’t see a problem with it. There is nothing like the look of horror that crosses peoples’ faces when you enter an airplane with a toddler. I agree there is not much worse than a toddler... »
Steps to Good Behavior…
You have all heard of the “terrible two’s” and the “trying three’s”, but what exactly can you do about it? Every child goes through different stages from infant, to toddler, to school age and so forth. Some of the stages are good and some are not so good. The question is what to do... »
