http://singleparents.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-02-04T17:38:28Z Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:38:28 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://singleparents.about.com/b/2012/02/05/missing-utah-moms-children-killed-in-an-apparent-murder-suicide.htm <p>It's a case of violence, despair, and a system that couldn't or didn't save two young children from the hands of their father. Susan Powell-Cox went missing in December, 2009. At the time, her husband &#8212; Josh Powell &#8212; claimed that he didn't know what happened to her, because he took his boys, who were two and four at the time, camping the middle of the night during a snowstorm. The story was questionable, but authorities didn't have enough evidence to hold Powell.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://singleparents.about.com/b/2012/02/05/missing-utah-moms-children-killed-in-an-apparent-murder-suicide.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://singleparents.about.com/b/2012/02/05/missing-utah-moms-children-killed-in-an-apparent-murder-suicide.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:15:12 +0000 2012-02-05T21:15:12Z http://singleparents.about.com/b/2012/02/04/pregnant-and-single-10-questions-you-need-to-answer.htm <p><img class="alignleft" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/singleparents/1/3/b/7/-/-/mom_with_baby.jpg" alt="A young single mom holds her newborn baby." />According to the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, nearly half of all pregnancies in the U.S. are unplanned¹, and approximately two-thirds of the children resulting from unplanned pregnancies are born to single moms².</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://singleparents.about.com/b/2012/02/04/pregnant-and-single-10-questions-you-need-to-answer.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://singleparents.about.com/b/2012/02/04/pregnant-and-single-10-questions-you-need-to-answer.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:38:28 +0000 2012-02-04T17:38:28Z http://singleparents.about.com/b/2012/02/01/its-not-too-early-to-think-about-summer-camp.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/singleparents/1/3/S/5/-/-/natrue_walk.jpg" alt="A little girl looks through a magnifying glass during a nature walk." /></p> <p>I know -- it's only February. But <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://singleparents.about.com/od/yourchildseducation/tp/summer_camp_child_care_options.htm">summer camps</a> fill fast, especially camps that are tailored to particular interests -- like <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://singleparents.about.com/od/yourchildseducation/p/zoo_camp.htm">zoo camps</a>, <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://singleparents.about.com/od/yourchildseducation/p/cooking_camp.htm">cooking camps</a>, and <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://singleparents.about.com/od/yourchildseducation/p/art_camp.htm">art camps</a>. So start talking with your kids about your thoughts for this summer.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://singleparents.about.com/b/2012/02/01/its-not-too-early-to-think-about-summer-camp.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://singleparents.about.com/b/2012/02/01/its-not-too-early-to-think-about-summer-camp.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:32 +0000 2012-02-01T08:00:32Z http://singleparents.about.com/b/2012/01/30/know-the-child-custody-laws-in-your-state.htm <p><img class="alignleft" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/singleparents/1/3/g/6/-/-/mom_and_child.jpg" alt="A mom hugs her son." />Are you familiar with the child custody laws in your state? Whether you have a question about making changes to your custody arrangement, or you need to know whether your state's custody legislation promotes <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://singleparents.about.com/od/successfulcoparenting/a/shared_parent.htm">shared parenting</a>, you can find the information you need with the resource <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://singleparents.about.com/od/legalissues/a/custody_laws.htm">Child Custody Laws in the United States</a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://singleparents.about.com/b/2012/01/30/know-the-child-custody-laws-in-your-state.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://singleparents.about.com/b/2012/01/30/know-the-child-custody-laws-in-your-state.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:30:18 +0000 2012-01-30T14:30:18Z http://singleparents.about.com/b/2012/01/26/how-major-life-changes-like-divorce-affect-children-of-different-ages.htm <p><img class="alignleft" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/singleparents/1/3/i/6/-/-/child_teddy_bear.jpg" alt="Child hugs a teddy bear." />Major life changes, like divorce, effect every child and every family differently.&#160; At the same time, though, there are some common <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://singleparents.about.com/od/intenseemotions/a/effects-of-divorce-on-children.htm">effects of divorce</a> that you should be aware of, because it's <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://singleparents.about.com/od/parenting/a/cope_divorce.htm">your help and intervention</a> that will make the difference in your child's ability to cope.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://singleparents.about.com/b/2012/01/26/how-major-life-changes-like-divorce-affect-children-of-different-ages.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://singleparents.about.com/b/2012/01/26/how-major-life-changes-like-divorce-affect-children-of-different-ages.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:28:42 +0000 2012-01-26T21:28:42Z http://singleparents.about.com/b/2012/01/22/add-your-single-parent-support-group-to-our-online-directory.htm <p><img class="alignleft" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/singleparents/1/3/X/5/-/-/single_parent_support_group.jpg" alt="Single parent support groups are a vital part of raising your children with a sense of community." />Have you found a single parent support group in your area? Add it to our free <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://singleparents.about.com/od/support/a/single_parent_support_group.htm">state-by-state directory of single parent support groups</a>.</p> <p>And if becoming involved in a support group is something you've always wanted to try, but just haven't gotten around to yet, <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://singleparents.about.com/od/singleparentlife/tp/resolutions.htm">set a goal for yourself</a> to find one this year. &#160;It's a great way to meet other single parents, get out and enjoy some kid-friendly activities, and <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://singleparents.about.com/od/support/a/build_a_network.htm">build a support network</a> around yourself and your children.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://singleparents.about.com/b/2012/01/22/add-your-single-parent-support-group-to-our-online-directory.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://singleparents.about.com/b/2012/01/22/add-your-single-parent-support-group-to-our-online-directory.htm Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:56:40 +0000 2012-01-22T09:56:40Z http://singleparents.about.com/b/2012/01/18/nominations-2012-readers-choice-awards-single-parents.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/singleparents/1/3/K/7/-/-/rcaseal.png" alt="Readers' Choice Awards 2012" />There are two phases to the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://awards.about.com">Readers' Choice Awards</a>: the nomination phase and the voting phase. During the nomination phase -- which takes place from today through February 15, 2012 -- you'll be able to nominate your favorite individuals, organizations, and resources in the following categories:</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://singleparents.about.com/b/2012/01/18/nominations-2012-readers-choice-awards-single-parents.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://singleparents.about.com/b/2012/01/18/nominations-2012-readers-choice-awards-single-parents.htm Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:56:12 +0000 2012-01-18T20:56:12Z http://singleparents.about.com/b/2012/01/17/find-quality-time-in-the-midst-of-everyday-routines.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/singleparents/1/3/E/6/-/-/playing_chess.jpg" alt="A father plays chess with his kids." />Have you ever heard of the saying, "Quality time happens in the midst of quantity time?" It's true. And yet it feels at times like even <em>quantity </em>time is hard to come by, between work, school, and other obligations.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://singleparents.about.com/b/2012/01/17/find-quality-time-in-the-midst-of-everyday-routines.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://singleparents.about.com/b/2012/01/17/find-quality-time-in-the-midst-of-everyday-routines.htm Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:56:30 +0000 2012-01-17T20:56:30Z http://singleparents.about.com/b/2012/01/14/introducing-the-2012-readers-choice-awards.htm <p><img class="alignleft" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/singleparents/1/3/K/7/-/-/rcaseal.png" alt="Readers' Choice Awards 2012" />I'm very excited to tell you about a new event happening here on the Single Parents at About.com site: the 2012 Readers' Choice Awards!</p> <p>If you're reading this as a newcomer, you may not know that About.com is made up of more than 900 topic-specific sites. This site - the Single Parents' site here about About.com - is written specifically for single moms and dads. As your Guide, I write articles, offer resources, and answer questions about all aspects of single parenting. But I couldn't do it without you - our readers! And so the Readers' Choice Awards is a chance for you to share your input. This year, I've chosen four different categories:</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://singleparents.about.com/b/2012/01/14/introducing-the-2012-readers-choice-awards.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://singleparents.about.com/b/2012/01/14/introducing-the-2012-readers-choice-awards.htm Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:10:45 +0000 2012-01-14T21:10:45Z http://singleparents.about.com/b/2012/01/11/dating-with-kids-interactive-quiz.htm <p><img class="alignleft" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/singleparents/1/3/7/2/-/-/man_on_coffee_date.jpg" alt="A man having a good time on a first date." /></p> <p>When you first start dating someone you really connect with, it's hard <em>not</em> to introduce him or her to the most important people in your lives - your kids!&#160; But it's important to let the relationship simmer a bit before involving your young ones, especially if they're still reeling from a recent separation, move, or other life-changing event.&#160; For help figuring out whether now is the right time for you, take the interactive quiz: <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://singleparents.about.com/library/quiz/bl_dating_with_kids_quiz.htm">Are Your Kids Ready to Meet Your Date?</a>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://singleparents.about.com/b/2012/01/11/dating-with-kids-interactive-quiz.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://singleparents.about.com/b/2012/01/11/dating-with-kids-interactive-quiz.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:23:10 +0000 2012-01-11T17:23:10Z