Blog Entries for spoontocalReleated SearchesHandling Daddy Questions26 Feb 2007 11:54 PM If you have gone through a divorce or lost a spouse from death, you will be faced with the day when your child starts asking about daddy. If your child is young, the questions may not come for a while but eventually, they will. Tags: death | divorce | insecurity Single Moms and Sons26 Feb 2007 11:38 PM I raised both a son and daughter and fortunately, had a beautiful relationship with both. However, I noticed with many of my other single friends who had sons that the level of stress was different. 4 comments — latest 27 Mar 2007 10:04 AM by Renee Dietz Tags: Big Brothers | dads | role models Parent Tug-of-War26 Feb 2007 11:27 PM If you are among the majority of divorced parents, you find your kids often put you in a parent tug-of-war game. Let's face it, kids are really good at getting what they want. Not that they're bad kids but they quickly learn that coming from a divorced family has its advantages. Tags: arguments | divorce | manipulation Child Support from the Ex-Spouse24 Feb 2007 10:22 PM I remember one October going with my best girlfriend to meet her ex-husband. The purpose of the meeting was to pick up the children but also for him to hand over to her a very late child support payment. After the kids transferred cars, he handed her an envelope and drove off. 6 comments — latest 04 Mar 2007 10:56 PM by Renee Dietz Tags: child support | divorce | parenting Do's and Don'ts of Single Parenting24 Feb 2007 10:10 PM Becoming a single parent means learning new things and fast. In addition to reading everything you can, sometimes the best (or hardest) lesson is through good, old-fashioned experience. I know as a divorced mother of two, I had to learn some pretty tough lessons through trial and error. Tags: divorce | peer pressure | parenting skills Volunteer Time as a Single Parent24 Feb 2007 09:46 PM I remember when I was first divorced. It was as if any spare time I had was gone. Between working, taking care of two small children, and trying to run a household, time was something precious and scarce. Dating Tips for the Single Mom21 Feb 2007 06:16 PM When first becoming single, you probably want to cringe when you even think about dating. Now, we both know that dating is likely a part of your future, which is good and healthy but you want to be careful, choosing the right type of men to date. 3 comments — latest 24 Feb 2007 09:35 PM by Salena Tags: Childrent | dating | single moms Single Moms - Improving the Financial Picture21 Feb 2007 06:04 PM Most single moms will agree that the number one challenge has to do with money. Unfortunately, studies still show that while the gap of income between men and women is getting closer, men still make more money than women do for the same job. Income for Single Moms21 Feb 2007 05:50 PM For many women going through a divorce or death of a spouse, starting over as a single mom is tough. Although challenges include running the household and supporting the children emotionally, there is always the financial aspect. Tags: daycare | divorce | work at home Just How Many Single Parents Are There?13 Feb 2007 12:38 AM We all know the number of divorces has been on the rise for many years but have you ever wondered just how many single parents there are? I thought it would be interesting to do some digging to gain a better understanding of the number of people sharing our same challenges and rewards. 2 comments — latest 28 Feb 2007 04:20 PM by Renee Dietz Tags: divorce | Single Parent Homes | US Census |
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