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50 Ways to Help a Single Mom

Wed, 28 May 2014 08:00:03 +0000

If only there were a way to subtly give this list to your extended family, right? As tempting as it may be to e-mail it to them or share it with your social network, consider setting the example by helping another single mom you know -- perhaps someone you work with or who lives in your neighborhood.

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50 Ways to Help a Single Mom originally appeared on About.com Single Parents on Wednesday, May 28th, 2014 at 08:00:03.

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"The Best Summer Ever" Requires a Little Planning

Sun, 25 May 2014 12:31:44 +0000

The countdown is on, and one of the things I like to do in preparation for summer vacation is to make a list of activities, outings, and projects we'd like to get to. For example, we'd like to explore some local hiking trails, drive out to the beach for a few day trips, and build a campfire pit in the backyard.

How about you? What are some of the things you'd like to do this summer? Whether your kids are with you full time, once a week, or plan to come out for a long summer visit, sit down together (in person or on the phone), and start planning out some of the things you'd like to do. Gathering ideas is the first step in making these fun summer events happen.

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Single Dads Need Self-Care, Too

Mon, 19 May 2014 19:06:57 +0000

As a parent, taking care of yourself is vital to your kids' well-being. When you're getting the rest and down time you need, you lower your stress level and visibly demonstrate to your kids that your lives will, indeed, be okay. That's why self-care isn't selfish. The trickle-down effect benefits your children just as much as it does you.

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Single Dads Need Self-Care, Too originally appeared on About.com Single Parents on Monday, May 19th, 2014 at 19:06:57.

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3 Things You'll Get Out of Counseling

Mon, 19 May 2014 18:58:08 +0000

When I recommend counseling to a client, it's frequently not because I think she (or he) "needs" it to function. It's usually because I know -- from experience and observation -- some of the benefits, including:

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3 Things You'll Get Out of Counseling originally appeared on About.com Single Parents on Monday, May 19th, 2014 at 18:58:08.

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First Date Etiquette for Single Parents

Sun, 11 May 2014 09:00:32 +0000

What are some of the things that turn you off right away when you're on a date? When the other person takes a call or responds to a text? Talks about himself (or herself) all evening? Or, worse, spends the evening recounting a recent break-up, blow by blow?

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Honor Your Hard Work This Mother's Day

Tue, 06 May 2014 20:18:11 +0000

It feels good when someone recognizes the hard work you're doing as a single parent, doesn't it? Whether it's family, friends, or your kids' teachers, it's just nice to have someone say, "Hey, you're doing a really great job!"

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Honor Your Hard Work This Mother's Day originally appeared on About.com Single Parents on Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 at 20:18:11.

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10 Signs of a Healthy Coparenting Relationship

Sun, 04 May 2014 21:24:51 +0000

Developing a healthy, effective coparenting relationship is hard work. It requires you to see the best in your ex, make compromises, and continually ask yourself what's really best for your kids.

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10 Signs of a Healthy Coparenting Relationship originally appeared on About.com Single Parents on Sunday, May 4th, 2014 at 21:24:51.

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Asking for Help is Not a Sign of Weakness

Fri, 25 Apr 2014 08:00:36 +0000

Asking for help is humbling, sure, but it's not a sign of weakness. On the contrary, I believe that the strongest individuals know themselves well enough to know when they need to ask for help.

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Asking for Help is Not a Sign of Weakness originally appeared on About.com Single Parents on Friday, April 25th, 2014 at 08:00:36.

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Naming Your Worst Child Custody Fears

Tue, 22 Apr 2014 00:01:28 +0000

So often, our fears get the best of us. They distract us, even paralyze us. But wrapping your arms around your fears is important because it's the first step in doing something about them.

So take a moment and think about what you're afraid of most. Is is losing custody to an ex you don't trust? Having to share custody? Hearing the words "I want to try living with mom (or dad)"?

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Naming Your Worst Child Custody Fears originally appeared on About.com Single Parents on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014 at 00:01:28.

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Don't Wait Until Your Kids Are Teenagers to Talk About Sex

Mon, 21 Apr 2014 08:00:30 +0000

The sex talk isn't just for teens who are already in dating relationships.

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Don't Wait Until Your Kids Are Teenagers to Talk About Sex originally appeared on About.com Single Parents on Monday, April 21st, 2014 at 08:00:30.

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