The Single Parent Perspective

What defiles the man – or woman

C.K. Matthews — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 19:31:04 +0000

This is one of my favorite passages from the Bible, Matthew 15:18; “But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.”

I was raised hearing, “if you don’t have anything … Continue reading →

Just what is a sanctimonious bitch anyway?

C.K. Matthews — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:39:45 +0000

I was in a chat room (per say) and someone commented that their comment about calling someone a sanctimonious bitch was deleted. If someone is calling someone else a sanctimonious bitch what does that say about the character of the … Continue reading →

Who’s to blame?

C.K. Matthews — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 21:49:20 +0000

What is it with people getting upset over children using foul language? What’s the big deal? If I had to guess I would say at least 75% of the adults in the US talk no better. The problem with parents … Continue reading →

Respect is a Two Way Street

C.K. Matthews — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:48:04 +0000

While reviewing the video, Facebook Parenting: For the troubled teen, it scared me to think this father was being hailed as a hero. What I saw was not a hero. What I heard and continued to read in … Continue reading →

Dating and the single parent part 2

C.K. Matthews — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:59:04 +0000

Dating and the Single Parent part 2 of 2

Dating and the single parent part 1

C.K. Matthews — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:53:13 +0000

Dating and the Single Parent part 1 of 2

See Part 2

My attempt at reaching the younger crowd. Considering on this date the video has only received 5 views … Continue reading →

Condoms and teenage boys

C.K. Matthews — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:29:24 +0000

“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 … Continue reading →

Don’t Hurt Me In The Name Of Love

Karman — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:29:22 +0000

Today I will broach a subject that is as taboo as cancer was in the early 1950′s and before. Domestic and Sexual Violence is not a subject we want to talk about, it is not something we want to hear … Continue reading →

Eating Healthy on a Budget

C.K. Matthews — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:10:03 +0000

Living on a budget is a must-do for most single parents but this doesn’t mean we have to give up on the idea of healthy eating. Sometimes the biggest problem is just getting the kids to adapt to eating … Continue reading →

Facing the Mirror

Karman — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:38:51 +0000

Each morning we awake and make the decision to either get out of bed or roll over and hit the snooze (maybe to sleep the day away). If you are a single parent that decision is suddenly made for you … Continue reading →