When We Know Better, We Can Do Better
Solo parents, here’s the deal. For a lot of us, the struggle is real. Many of us are parenting single-handedly, ...
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Six Things Your Child Needs to Have a Healthy Self-Esteem
Solo Parents are hyper-aware that a typical kid’s self-esteem can become very fragile during major life changes. Everything from moving ... -
From Victim to Survivor
Victim. The word rolls off the tongue in a way that’s been informed by nightly news stories of crime scenes ... -
Give Thanks for Mindfulness
Solo parents are no strangers to stress. We don’t need to mention what it takes to raise a great ... -
What Dysfunction Does to Our Kids
Mental illness or addiction is at the top of the list of reasons for divorce or breakup. Co-parenting with ... -
The Uninvited Holiday Guest Named Grief
The holiday season can be festive. But there are many folks who experience a great deal of sadness and ... -
Ending the Cycle of Abuse
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It is the time to educate and have discussions about abusive relationships. Even situations ... -
Co-Parenting with an Addict: Five Things You Heard as a Kid Can Help You Cope
When I was two years old, while standing in line at a grocery store, my grandfather—the man who helped raise ... -
Happy Child vs. Healthy Child
A smiling and happy child is what every parent strives to behold. Solo parents are no different in this regard, ...