Baby Fat?
Obesity tends to be in the eye of the beholder and many parents are reluctant to behold that their children are in fact, overweight. Are you seeing your child clearly?
View ArticleRaising Boys: Tip 3: Protect Your Son
As a single mother of sons, I challenge you to begin to watch television with new eyes. Pay special attention to the way men are portrayed on television these days, especially in sitcoms. You will be...
View ArticleGet/Stay Engaged in Your Child’s Education
Guilt becomes a familiar emotion as the school year slides by with well intentioned thoughts but unfulfilled actions of being more involved this year, being more active in education, joining the PTA,...
View ArticleDedicated and Active Dads!
Hey Dads! Did you know that you are the fastest growing segment of the single parent population? If the stereotype of a man refusing to ask for directions even when he is lost is true, what does a...
View ArticleI Hear You Talking…
Let’s be real. Sometimes as single parents, we find ourselves out of time. It also seems like sometimes our children can pick the absolute worst times to talk. As busy, tired, and overwhelmed as we...
View ArticleWhy Take A Parenting Class?
A popular stance is — either you are a good parent or you are not. You cannot learn to be a good parent. Parents who have taken parenting classes, however would disagree. There is a great deal of value...
View ArticleA Comprehensive Approach to Discipline – Part 1: Build The Relationship
Every moment between you and your child will not be full of hugs and kisses, especially moments that involve discipline. However, if the relationship between you and your child is intact, you will be...
View ArticleA Comprehensive Approach to Discipline – Part II: Encourage Appropriate Behavior
It is important to remember that positive reinforcement will not eliminate the need for providing consequences for negative behavior. It is to be used as part of an overall comprehensive plan for...
View ArticleA Comprehensive Approach to Discipline – Part III: Eliminate Negative Behavior
Of all of the consequences that can be applied when negative behaviors appear, the most important aspect of any plan must use consistency as its foundation. If children are not sure that they will face...
View ArticleSingle Moms Raising Sons: Are Schools Failing Our Sons?
"The culture of schools, especially for young children, is much more feminine than masculine. There are almost no male early childhood educators. Many teachers of young children find boys' interests in...
View ArticleSingle Mothers Raising Sons: Shaping His Character Part I
The crisis facing our boys today is the subject of much debate. Since a large number of them are being raised by single mothers, this crisis is close to a single mother’s heart. I have faced many...
View ArticleSingle Moms Raising Sons: Shaping His Character, Part II
There is a difference between males and females. As long as we continue to try to raise our sons knowing only female culture, we are doing them a disservice. Learning and understanding male culture...
View ArticleTalking Through Tough Topics
Sex. Drugs. Alcohol. Violence. Aids. Relationships. All tough topics but important ones that must be discussed with our children. How do we approach these difficult topics and handle them in an age...
View ArticleParents as Friends
There is a growing trend among parenting experts that encourages parents to befriend their children. The benefit of this philosophy is that children will feel that their parents are on their side and...
View ArticleSingle Parent Holiday Survival Guide
Holidays do not have to be filled with despair and loneliness. With a little effort, and a positive attitude, the peace and joy of this season can be yours.
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