Scoti Springfield Domeij's panoramic view of parenting alone helps solo parents courageously face their fears and embrace new life. Propelled into single parenthood with a baby and a toddler, her sons matured into well-adjusted adults.
My first year as a single mother was my son’s first year in school—and I could not afford school clothes. My childcare provider gave me the clothes her son outgrew—and I was grateful. Do...
Springs Writers April Workshop: Capture Your Reader from Start to FinishWhen: Monday, April 12, 2010, 6:30 PM- 8 PMWhere: Stone Chapel, 280 East Woodmen Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80919 Description: How often do you start to read a blog...
Tired of trying to figure out what's for dinner? Sometimes a single parent needs someone to serve them. IHOP's 'Kids Eat Free' dinner promotion runs every day April 1 through April 30. Families who dine at IHOP...
From a Victorian Easter egg hunt to pancakes with the Easter bunny, take your kids to join the fun around town.McAllister House Museum Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 3, 2010, 11 AM & 11:34 PM Join the fun...
Marlee Matlin, a deaf actress, and her fifteen-year-old daughter, Sara Rose, attended the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards. Marlee tweeted, “I am so glad I’m Deaf. Every time they mention Justin Bieber or Taylor Lautner, 10...
Grab your bunny ears, Easter baskets and head to Old Colorado City this Saturday. The Old Colorado City Association (OCCA) will host their Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 11 AM to 3 PM in Bancroft...
Single parents often struggle with sleep deprivation. Working two or three jobs, responsible for everything and the never-ending demands of children contribute to lack of sleep.How does not enough sleep affect our lives? * Difficulty waking up in the...
Parents worry about the negative impact of Internet use on teens reported by studies, including: * increased loneliness and depression and a decline in social involvement (Kraut et al. 1998a, b). * displacement of time otherwise spent in social activities and substituting...
There’s no such thing as a free lunch, unless you're a kid. During a recession restaurants offer low cost or free kid meals when an adult purchases a meal. This can be a boon to single parents...
Spring cleaning reaps a vast amount of ‘too much stuff.’ Where does a single parent start? These five free printable Spring cleaning checklists will help you organize your efforts.1. Casa Sugar put together a list that includes...