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First time parents tend to over do it. Everything gets boiled and sanitized--even the poor dog who, if he makes it through the house-clearing before the awaited birth and doesn't end up in an animal shelter, finds himself forgotten for the first weeks after the baby comes home. If you remember a few tips, this first swing at... more »
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of the spring of 2006, “an estimated 13.6 million parents had custody of 21.2 million children under 21 years of age while the other parent lived somewhere else.”Wow! That’s a lot of kids growing up with only one parent. You may be a single parent of one of them or know... more »
The advantages of being a single parent are not as obvious as the disadvantages, yet such advantages do exist. Parenting with another adult requires cooperation, consensus and compromise. Single parents often make all major decisions independent of another's influence or desires. Single parents also understand the value of all... more »
Single-parent families have become increasingly prevalent as the divorce increases. While there are statistics that indicate there is a greater chance that children in single-parent families will grow up in poverty, these statistics are not indicative that these children can also grow up to be healthy, mature adults if given the... more »
Raising children is perhaps the greatest lifetime achievement we can appreciate as adults. Here are some ideas to help you in that endeavor. more »
A new baby is an exciting, but scary event for first-time parents. Baby-proofing the house,...
Parenting is a job that never really ends. Your baby will always be your baby. That's why eHow...
Childproofing starts as soon as you get your baby home from the hospital, as baby's bedroom...
Family fights are a common occurrence in just about any family. Whether it be between husband...
In a recent National Institute of Mental Health study, researchers found when children with AD/HD live in a household that practices authoritative... more »
Life as you know it has changed in an unpredictable way; you’re about to be a single parent with all the responsibilities of two. How do you cope... more »
Teaching a teen anything as a single parent can be twice as hard as having a spouse to assist you. Medications and counseling do not always show... more »
As we go about our very busy schedules—we often overlook the tiny moments—the small unnoticed delights of being a parent. Here are some ways to... more »
Making friends is especially important for single parents since they don’t have live-in adult companionship. There are many single parents in... more »
Holidays are especially difficult for single parents. You may wonder how you're going to manage to keep your kids happy, see your relatives and... more »
In the fast-paced world we live in, parent time is that takes some effort. To get a creative, quality span of time, make your plans. Effectively... more »
A big part of good parenting is establishing respect between parents and children. Your child needs to know what you expect of her, and you in... more »
As a single parent, you may take a different parenting path than your friends who are married, but your task is the same. So try to maintain a... more »
To keep peace in the family, make the effort to be friends with your step-kids. They'll need to cooperate but you should take the lead, since you... more »
Being a single parent is very challenging. You are the main caregiver for your children and may need to make many decisions alone. Juggling work,... more »
Military deployments are difficult for every person directly related to the services member, and are especially hard on dependent children.... more »
As if parenting teenagers isn't difficult enough, millions of single parents find themselves facing that challenge alone. Despite the challenges,... more »
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