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National Single Parenting

Single mom provides "oasis" for others

Family & Parenting | December 23, 2011 Joy MonroeDecember 23, 2011
When one thinks of single parents, one usually thinks of deficits. What do single parents need? What do their children need? One rarely thinks of...
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Single parent family night

September 15, 2011 Family & Parenting | September 15, 2011 Joy Monroe
“Back in the day” there was no such thing as “Family Night” because just about every night was family night. Before...
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More than baby fat

Family & Parenting | July 13, 2011 Joy MonroeJuly 13, 2011
Recently, a great deal of concern has been expressed over the growing epidemic of childhood obesity. With all of the hoopla surrounding this...
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The importance of listening

April 08, 2011 Family & Parenting | April 8, 2011 Joy Monroe
A popular expression of late is “I hear you talking.” This phrase is often used in casual conversation to say in a joking way – I...
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The family dinner table

February 26, 2011 Family & Parenting | February 26, 2011 Joy Monroe
It isn't always the food! There is something special about sharing meal time as a family. Think about some of the best times of your life. A...
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Guilt Free Single Parenting

December 20, 2010 Family & Parenting | December 20, 2010 Joy Monroe
It is that time of year! Sleigh bells are ringing, jingle bells are jingling, budgets are tight and frazzled nerves are even tighter. Single...
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Get engaged in your child's education

September 29, 2010 Family & Parenting | September 29, 2010 Joy Monroe
It’s that time of year again! Homework, exams, science projects, essays and the seemingly endless list of resources and supplies children...
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Why single parents should take a parenting class

Family & Parenting | July 29, 2010 Joy MonroeJuly 29, 2010
After all, children don’t come with a manual. That has been said more than once. It is a fact that babies are not born with an operating...
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Michael Jackson: A year later

Family & Parenting | July 11, 2010 Joy MonroeJuly 11, 2010
Last month, the world mourned the loss of one of its brightest stars as it recognized the one-year anniversary of the death of Michael Jackson....
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Single parents and discipline

June 25, 2010 Family & Parenting | June 25, 2010 Joy Monroe
Have you heard about the “new” discipline? Shocking numbers of youth are displaying negative behaviors causing experts to reevaluate...
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