“Mom, when are you going to buy me my first box of condoms?”
That was the question my 14 year-old son asked me yesterday. He probably had heard me tell someone how I bought my oldest son his first box of condoms when he turned 14. He then followed with, “I’m just kidding.” But was [...]
Disability Does Not Mean You Can’t Be a Good Parent, It Just Means You Have To Try That Much Harder
As a legally disabled single mother of two young children, I can honestly say there is never a moment of true boredom in my home. 12 years ago, I was informed by my [...]
It is said that many states favor the mother in child custody cases. The mindset has always been that mothers have a greater bond and are more nurturing which somehow is interpreted that they would be better caregivers, where as fathers are more disciplinarians and both are now expected to be providers. Is this [...]
Life as a single parent is many things but it is definitely not boring. Life as a single parent is joyful, creative, challenging, loving, and sometimes lonely. I like to compare my life to a roller coaster – it has its ups and its downs and around every corner it brings something new so [...]
Ever notice the child that is screaming because mommy or daddy is trying to take them into a public restroom? Public restrooms are notorious for having monsters in their toilets. It is a loud scary monster that sucks you in as the water in the bowl swirls down the mysterious hole. Potty training would be [...]
Being a stay-at-home mom or dad is rarely an option for single parents. Choosing quality childcare that won’t break the budget is a hard to accomplish and time consuming task. Here are some tips to help guide you through this chore.
Ask Your Neighbors
Friends and family are always sometimes a great resource for advice [...]
When adults decide to bring children into their lives they decide (or should) to put the children first. Many would say, “Yeah, in a perfect world.” This world is far from perfect but there are things parents can do to make it better for their children. This does not necessarily mean they have to create [...]
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