An animal can be a great companion for your kids (and vice versa!). “Dear Lord, thank you for bringing me to Timmy’s house and not to Michael Vick’s. Amen!”  ...

Single dads who have custody of their kids face parenting challenges on a daily basis. In many ways, these dads can learn valuable lessons in dealing ...

What do successful CEOs and successful stepfamilies have in common? How do successful CEOs and successful stepfamilies manage and micromanage the details of their organizations? They ...

for Angelia        Backpack over the shoulderYour favorite jacket in handWaving good-byeThree days till I see you againI know you’ll have funDaddy’s safe homeI drive awayWithout ...

Getting tired of hearing that all single dads are angry? If you’re like me, you don’t even read the “deadbeat dad” articles anymore – it’s enough ...

With so much focus on building strong marriages and a solid foundation for building strong kids, I want to say a few things to single parents. ...

Abba Father,I am amazed by Your precious gift You have given me, my wonderful daughter. When I look at her, I am able to see Your ...

One of the questions I’m continually asked by single moms is, “What simple advice can you give me to help raise boys to become good men?”The ...

The number of children in single-parent situations in our country is perhaps greater than you think. The statistics prove that there are many single parents, who no ...

Single parents are seeking answers to questions about everything from fitting in as a single parent, recovering from a divorce, and negotiating for child support and ...

I have to wonder if the barrage of marvel comic superhero films has anything to do with our inner longing for strength and stability. In these ...

Life is tough enough just dealing with the daily stress of working, cleaning, paying bills and taking care of the family issues that crop up, but ...

Position:Mom, Mommy, Mama, Ma, Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pa, PopJob Description:Long-term team players needed for challenging, permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent ...

When you’re running kids from one residence to another, it’s hard enough to keep track of whether they’ve left more than their toothbrush or favorite stuffed ...

Divorce (what we call the “death of a marriage”) takes its toll on everyone involved. When divorce becomes a reality in a family, some factors (listed ...

According to the report “Custodial Mothers and Fathers and Their Child Support: 2005,” released by the U.S. Census Bureau in August 2007, there are approximately 13.6 ...

Ever wonder where the day went? Most moms don’t have the time (or energy) to keep a running list of their daily duties. Besides, we’d rather ...

Well, it's nearing the end of May, and many of you are preparing to attend your child's high school graduation and will send him or her off to ...

Role models are essential, because children learn much of their behavior by emulating others. So your child’s future superstardom may hinge on having role models and ...

Calling all readers. If you are a pastor or a single mom, or have a friend who is a single parent, this book is a must-read. ...

Is taking a child to the movies quality time? How about watching their soccer game? How do we define quality time? Quality time is important because ...

Our kids need friendships. And if you are a single mom, it can be helpful for you, too, for your young kids to develop these relationships. ...

(This article is Part 2; see “Part 1: Dealing With the Grief,” posted here March 31, 2008.) The divorce will affect my kids for the rest ...

Using the Internet has become second nature for kids today. Online homework, school-based web boards and chatting with friends is now commonplace for this generation. At ...

How did we get here? The road to single parenting is always unique. While we each have our own story, there is one thing we have ...

The value of a man resides in what he gives and not in what he is capable of receiving.– Albert EinsteinAt some point, superstar children have ...

When you were young, who believed in you? Who believed that you were capable of great things, even if you hadn’t done them yet? even if ...

When I see a parent struggling with their children’s choices and actions, the first thing I want to do is what I call “mirror therapy”— a ...

One of the most difficult things for single parents to do is to maintain parent-child relationship boundaries, especially when the parent does not have outside resources ...

Let me guess — if one more person tells you that the perfect mate is going to waltz into your life "the moment you stop looking," ...

If your life has changed from a marriage waltz to a country line dance where the only one left standing is you, here are some dos ...

Being a single mom is “one of the hardest jobs on earth,” according to Elsa Kok Colopy. Whether you’re divorced, separated or a widow, the challenges ...

The shuttle ride back and forth from Mom’s house to Dad’s apartment is a time when you can make or break your relationship with your child. ...

One of my favorite episodes of the “Andy Griffith” show is when Opie “accidentally” hits the mother bird with his sling shot. Every time I watch ...

Are you a single mom with children that live between two homes? Are you a stepmother who has children with multiple parents? Or do you have ...

Do you have fond memories of times with your dad as a child? Maybe you remember him helping you learning to ride a bike, playing catch, ...

Jake knew it was going to be an adjustment when he was awarded full custody of his daughter. He just didn't foresee how tough the challenge ...

Are you a single mom looking for the solution to some common household questions, or, maybe you’re a mom whose hubby isn’t that ‘handy’ with chores, ...

It's crunch time at work. You just found out the deadline for your major project has been pushed up to tomorrow and you're racing to finish ...

According to a recent survey of single parents, their top needs include:Obtaining affordable, quality childcare.Obtaining an affordable, safe car and caring for the car.Affordable, safe housing options.Support ...

Author: Andrew StenhouseFor single parents, time is more carefully scrutinized around New Years. I tend to notice it more, how quickly it goes, and how little ...