Single Parenthood and Dating

A single parent going back to dating may normally encounter jitters like it’s the very first date all over. Here are some tips you can consider in order to ease back to finding your own happiness with a new partner. 1) First of all, you must talk to your children. It’s never a good idea [...]

The Upside To Raising Kids With Ages Close To Each Other

Raising a toddler is tough. But raising two kids (or more) whose ages are so close to each other can drive any parent crazy. You hear most parents say how much their house is a zoo, and you should actually believe that. I have a friend who has kids ranging from 9, 7, 4 and [...]

Co-Parenting Through Difficulties

A co-parenting situation is the preferred set up for many families. With so many having experienced divorce, finding a good way to work together for the mutual goal, and work with each other for your children is important for your child. That is a fact that most do know, and try to work with even [...]

What Is There to Birth Order?

While a parent will love their children no matter when they were born (or in what order they were born, for that matter) scientists looking into birth order and what that may mean for children have come across some interesting insights.

Married, With Children

  Image by stumayhew via Flickr When single parents remarry it can be hard on children.  At times, it doesn’t necessarily matter if the child is familiar with the soon to be spouse, it signifies that the end to any hope the child may have had of their parents getting back together is officially at [...]