Dating During Divorce

...Q: I'm a divorced parent and I plan to begin dating again. How can I help my 9-year-old son feel... feelings on his part. "Rather than create a situation like that, try to keep your dating life separate from... your life with your son," Goldstein advises. For example, plan to meet your date at the movie theater...

Four common challenges and how you can overcome them.

Explaining to a child that a live-in stepfather isn't the same as a birth parent.

... be an invaluable resource for kids during a divorce, with the power to provide a consistent source of love...If you're going through a divorce, you know that even under the very best of circumstances, thorny... of Helping Your Kids Cope with Divorce the Sandcastles Way. Divorce, on the other hand, tends to magnify...

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... sleep and meals, during and after the divorce. Provide your child with his favorite toys or security... of being abandoned during a divorce. Younger children -- 5- to 8-year-olds, for instance... can feel extreme loss and rejection during a divorce, but parents can rebuild their child's sense...

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Jan Faull, MEd, on how to maintain a custody agreement with an uncooperative ex-spouse.

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Broaching the topic of divorce with your children can be extremely difficult. We've got suggestions on how to reassure your child as you deal with this emotional topic.

Surround your children with love, happiness, and encouragement so they have the confidence to reach goals.

The smart parent's guide to coping with your kid's fits.

The secrets of success in single-parent households.

How single parents can handle their children's tough questions about what makes a family.

Becoming a stepparent can be scary and overwhelming -- for you and your future stepchildren. Here are tips to make the transition easier for everyone involved.

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Often, celebrities are model parents. But sometimes they're not! Copy their good-parent moments -- and avoid their slip-ups. As you can see, kids riding without helmets is the biggest offense.

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We've partnered with the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine (AIUM), Johns Hopkins, and the March of Dimes to create this unique peak into Baby's development inside the womb. These images reveal all the intricate details of your baby's growth -- from a collection of cells to a full-term newborn. While most women may only receive one or two ultrasounds during pregnancy, which is normal, this slideshow of the 3rd trimester of pregnancy gives you a look at each week of development.

...According to the U.S. Census Bureau, almost half of all marriages end in divorce, and one.... Despite its prevalence, divorce is still extremely painful, even for babies and toddlers. They may not see... divorce affects little ones and what you can do to minimize your child's anxiety. Of course, the emotional...

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