Children
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Guilty as Charged!
I keep a running mental health tally of why it’s not so bad to be 56, wrinkled and achy and why I certainly shouldn’t be envious of the 30 year olds. Along with being ‘young’ comes those duties and responsibilities that I was all too happy to shirk a few years back. There are... »
The Top 10 Single Mom Myths of All Time
“Welfare broodmares,” “crack-addicted thieves,” “parasites” and “cougars with kids in tow” are just some of the terms media personalities have used to keep the single mom myths alive. The myth of the broken home should have been debunked by now so I had to check twice that I wasn’t reading a 1980s article from Google News... »
Single Mom and Dating Again: Things You Should Know
You have decided to take the plunge and start dating again. Yes, you are a single mom whether by divorce, choice, widowed or the ever popular loser boyfriend. No matter how you got there you are now a single mom. Getting back out into the dating scene can be a bit intimidating. Things have definitely changed; ... »
10 Rules for Dating My Mommy!
I remember standing outside speaking with a male friend of mine when my daughter called me from my parents’ house. Upon quizzing me about my whereabouts (I’m starting to wonder who’s really the parent here) she proceeds to ask me about this “friend” that I was with. This wasn’t the first time that my... »
From Tears to Joy…Daddy’s Home!
My husband's deployment was painful and sad on everyone, especially the children, but his homecoming was filled with such joy and relief and peace. »
Fathers…A girls first love
It’s been my experience that the way a woman gives and receives love can be traced back to her relationship or lack thereof with her father. His love is priceless. There are no words that truly capture our need for our fathers to be involved and stay involved in our lives. As I watch my daughter grow... »
Father’s Love: The Importance of a Dad after Divorce
The end of an unhealthy and highly conflicted marriage can radically improve the lives of children of the marriage. Ending a caustic marriage increases the chances that the children will grow up in an environment that is free of negative vibes, constant fights and possible abuse. But, children often lose their father as a result... »
Single Moms’ Notebook: Celebrating Father’s Day with the kids
“What are you doing for Father’s Day?” “How are you going to spend the day?” As a single working mom, I’m sick of hearing about the holiday already. My relationship with my own father is great, but I’m talking about my son’s father. I’m sure that as single moms you have dealt with the negativity around Father’s... »
They Believe in the Magic
Richard Bach, born June 23, 1936, author of the best selling book, Jonathan Livingston Seagull and The Bridge Across Forever, among others, once said, “We think, sometimes, there’s not a dragon left. Not one brave knight, not a single princess gliding through secret forests…What a pleasure to be wrong. Princesses, knights, enchantments and dragons, mystery... »
Stay at home activities for toddlers
Children between the ages of 1 and 3 years old are looking for praise, challenges and interaction. Keep them busy. Create an activity time during the day to interact and bond with one another and to challenge your child’s learning abilities. They will soon look forward to this time of the day and become more productive... »
