Single Parenting

If you're splitting up, you need to help your kids (and yourself) make it through the rough stuff.

... else around to defer to. The closet is all mine. As a single parent, you are free to indulge all those... you do it?" friends ask, with that mixture of pity and awe that single moms seems to elicit. I sigh... deeply and murmur bravely, "You do what you have to do." There's no question that single mothers face...

... power by going back to school or getting additional job training. All single parents need help... members for help. You could join a single-parent support group, or, if finances allow, hire a trusted... and family members to talk to. Or seek counseling if necessary. It's always easy for single parents to feel...

Four common challenges and how you can overcome them.

... was not a single parent. My mother did the childcare from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; my father earned the income. My...My daughter was 4 days old on the day I decided to be her parent. My father was in the driver...'s seat. I was a 16-year-old leaking milk in the backseat of my parents' station wagon when I made...

Advice and resources to help single fathers feel better about parenting.

How to set goals, say goodbye to guilt, and look on the bright side.

... single parent who can provide these necessities will be far better off than a child whose mother... and father neglect his needs because of their own unhappiness. Most children from single-parent families find...Dr. Benjamin Spock has been giving parents advice about raising their children for decades...

The benefits -- and the challenges -- of single motherhood.

At 15, most girls are thinking about clothes, boys, and parties. But Jamie got pregnant -- and now she's focused on raising her son.

From preventing my tired kid from napping to not making him share, I'm guilty as charged. Luckily, you don't need to be perfect in order to raise a great child.

...With the number of single parents steadily increasing, more people than ever are bringing up baby... by themselves. We asked Jodi Seidler, founder of Making Lemonade -- The Single Parent Network, for her advice... parent groups (I have started single parent groups in my son's school and synagogue), and you can meet...

So you're thinking about trying to get pregnant? Congrats! Here's what to do now to get healthy, have fun, and feel prepared to start trying to conceive.

These key guidelines can help joint custody arrangements run smoothly.

Modern families redefine togetherness.

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

... hands with him in Iraq). And he calls at bedtime nearly every single night to tell our son good night... no troubled behavior due to their parents split. I'm proud of the way my relationship works with my ex.... - Jenifer Francis It's definitely church for us! I'm very proud, happy and thankful to be a parent, wife...

Here are our favorite sweet, funny, and totally doable resolutions any parent can make.

Stop your kid's seemingly endless requests and ungrateful attitude with our expert plan.

Playtime with your infant is more than just fun and games -- it also teaches your baby valuable life lessons.

Relax! Here, doctors share the truth about your biggest pregnancy worries -- and why they're not as scary as you think.

Can you actually teach your kid to laugh often, be an optimist, and enjoy every day? Research says yes.

Could your child be ready to potty train? Our ten-step guide will get you started on the right track and help you and your little one find potty training success.

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

Kids of all ages find it painful and confusing when Mom and Dad break up.