Author Archives: Renee Dietz

About Renee Dietz

I have been a successful, published writer for the past 26 years, offering a writing style that is informative, creative, and reader-friendly. During that time, I have been blessed with clients from around the world! Over the years, more than 160 ebooks and well over 18,000 articles have been added to my credit. Writing is my passion, something I take to heart.

Empty Nest Syndrome for the Single Parent

Empty Nest Syndrome is a difficult time for any parent but for the single parent, it can be an exciting but also heartbreaking time. I remember when my daughter was 18. Just two weeks after her birthday, she decided to move out. Although my son was still at home at the age of 20 while attending a nearby university, I was devastated. I remember thinking that she was so young and just not ready but she was legally an adult and it was her right. Although I tried to talk her out of going, she had her mind made up. … Continue reading →

Government Grants for the Single Parent

Unfortunately, obtaining information about single parent grants can be challenging. As the number of single parents continues to rise, the need for assistance, specifically in raising the children also increases. For many single parents, trying to go it alone on a single home income can be stressful, which is why the government has developed a number of grants to help. The good news is that you can secure financial support by proving that you need it in the help of raising a child. Without a second income, offering a child all the good things of life is hard, which is … Continue reading →

Nanny Cam for the Single Parent

Single parents have a unique responsibility in many instances of finding excellent childcare but for many, a tight budget makes it difficult to go with the top of the line. For this reason, we see the number of single parent households turning to the services of a younger babysitter or less experienced daycare provider. As you an imagine, the thought of turning your child’s care over to anyone is hard enough but when your options are limited due to financial strain, it puts tremendous stress on you. For this reason, we see a growing number of single parents using what … Continue reading →

Caribbean for the Single Parent

Come summertime, families all across the country plan for a fun-filled vacation. For the single parent, a vacation is often hard due to stress on the budget or balancing time with the children. In this blog, I wanted to talk about some special Caribbean trips that have been designed and developed specifically for the single parent. Obviously, one of the main benefits is having other single adults, both men and women, with who to enjoy time. Keep in mind that many single parent vacations to the Caribbean are set-up so children can come along. However, these trips also offer top … Continue reading →

High-Tech Kids

Working in the “media” category, I wanted to do some research specifically to smaller children to see what they are up to. I was surprised to a small degree that children as young as two years of age are now downloading data, games, and music to a variety of electronic devices such as a phone, computer, or MP3. TWO YEARS OLD – Good grief, when I was two – well, we didn’t have the same technology as we do today but I’m sure I wouldn’t be downloading. Today, statistics show us that as much as 15% of all children between … Continue reading →

Tips for Children’s Websites

As we see more and more websites being developed specifically for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, parents have a greater responsibility of looking into each site to ensure they are safe and age-appropriate. The good news is that the majority of online websites geared toward children are extremely beneficial, teaching a child everything from counting to coloring to dancing to singing. Through online games, children can learn, thus getting a head start when it comes time to start school. As you can imagine, children’s websites are quite controversial. On one hand, you have individuals who strongly believe that children should be … Continue reading →

Best Online Toddler Games

Today, we see children as young as three getting online. Although supervised by parents, the internet has become a hot market for children of all ages. As I was researching various children’s games, I was awestruck by the number of websites that are developed specifically for toddler games. I reviewed these various sites and wanted to provide my top choices that are safe, fun, and educational wrapped into one. Fisher Price – Of course, you can never go wrong with Fisher Price, a longstanding company that focuses on quality games, books, music, and other things for children. The Fisher Price … Continue reading →

Teaching Kids Art Through Media

Our society today focuses more and more on teaching children about culture, science, and art. Children love art, which usually begins while quite young, scribbling on paper. With today’s media games, we can take those scribbles, turning them into more. We now see a number of excellent programs designed specifically on art, making it fun while also teaching. One such program is called The Kids Collection, which is actually a collection of six computer games focusing on children. This particular art game is exciting and loaded with offers for creativity. For instance, children can go to the Sim Theme Park … Continue reading →

Games for Young Minds

With so many games on the market, it is often difficult to determine which ones are appropriate for the younger minds. After all, you want to provide your children with fun and entertainment, along with something that can educate. The good news is that you will find hundreds of wonderful games that stimulate a young child’s mind, some that we have provided information on here. The first game I wanted to mention is called Thomas & Friends: Trouble on the Tracks. This particular game is designed specifically for children age three and up. This preschool play is an excellent choice, … Continue reading →

Single Parent Escapes

Once you go through a divorce and become a single parent, you will find that you have different friends and different opportunities for escapes or adventures. At first, going out as a single parent may be a little unnerving but each time you go out, you will feel more and more comfortable with various situations. Making friends is very important as a single parent so you have someone to do things with, especially if you share the same interest. However, remember that you are literally starting life over so the building of friendships may take time. In addition, chances are … Continue reading →