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Who Would My Daughter Be?

Have you ever wondered who your child would have been if you had not gotten divorced? There are so many arguments about nature versus nurture that I can’t help but wonder how Hailey would be different if I had stayed married. Don’t get me wrong, I am very proud of the young lady my daughter has become, it was rough for a while, but she really is a wonderful human being. When we were going through those dark, dark teenage years I wasn’t sure we would come out on the other side intact, but we did, and I think we … Continue reading →

Getting a Handle on the Stresses of Being a Single Parent

Everyone knows that being a single parent is stressful. Face it, you’ve got a lot on your plate and no one to help you balance it all. Stress is just a way of life when you are parenting on your own. And for those of us that get overwhelmed easy, it can be a nightmare. Trying to get finances worked out, dealing with the ex, getting kids ready for school, taking them to all their appointments, making sure that dinner is on the table, making sure the house is in order. There’s a lot to deal with. Here are a … Continue reading →

Help Each Other

My daughter has a three year old sister, I may have mentioned that a time or two, Ivy. Ivy’s mom is a single mom as well, except she is a single mother to three small children. I don’t know how she does it. I remember when I was newly divorced how overwhelming it was to be the only person responsible for my child. I really can’t imagine being a single mom to a newborn and two other children. When Hailey was born I remember being so thankful when her father came home from work so I could shower, or just … Continue reading →

Put On A Happy Face

It’s always important to be a positive role model for your children, not only in the things you do but in your outlook on life as well. This is especially important if you are a single parent. It’s very important that you have taken care of your emotional needs and are in a good place when you interact with your children. As their sole custodial parent you have the most influence on their attitude and outlook on life. It’s very easy to get discouraged. There are bills to pay, mouths to feed, and a house to run, it can be … Continue reading →

You Are Not Alone

When you are a single parent sometimes, you feel alone. You don’t know what to do or where to turn for help. We all have friends and family that we can talk to but will they understand? If all of your friends and family are raising their children in two parent households they may not understand how you feel or be able to understand the challenges that come from being a single parent. Often we feel like people will judge us for our choices, even if they don’t say it out loud, we are afraid they are thinking we did … Continue reading →

Couple Considers Divorce For Insurance Coverage

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A couple in Ohio has been married for thirty years. They love each other very much, their marriage is working well, and they have raised some children together. Unfortunately, the wife needs a liver transplant, and the husband’s insurance does not cover the full cost of it. If the couple decides to get divorced, this could open up her eligibility for insurance coverage. One of the vows that people make on their wedding day is “in sickness, and in health”. When two people, who truly love each other, get married, they are hoping that this marriage will last them their … Continue reading →

Problems with Baby

A new baby changes the dynamic for a couple. There is no longer just the two of you to think about. Suddenly there is a third individual needing feeding, changing, bathing and caring for. The person who is at home with baby, in most cases the new mother, can feel she does little else all day but feed baby, change diapers, wash and do all those myriad activities associated with a baby. Then she finally gets the baby to sleep and her husband comes home. He’s been at work all day and wants to hold the baby. Recently a radio … Continue reading →

Another Side to the Story

In a book I’ve been reading, the couple ends up divorced after the husband has an affair. While we may consider that wrong, there is another side to the story. It is that his wife has neglected him. From the time their son was born she replaced her husband in her time and affections with her son. Everything revolved around the son. No child should ever be put in that position where they are the centre of a parent’s world. Part of the problem in this case was the way she gave into the child and either allowed the child … Continue reading →

Book Reviews: Books on Families

Two general books about families include adoptive, multi-racial and special-needs families that will be of interest to adoptive families. The photos in both will appeal to young children and the text will spark discussion for older children and their parents. Photographer Ann Morris ‘ trademark style is books with one theme, such as “Work”, “Hats”, “Carrying Babies”, and show pictures of people all around the world doing these things. The text is kept simple and the photos speak for themselves, although an index in the back provides a caption for each picture explaining what country it was taken in and … Continue reading →

Your Parents Will Affect Your Marriage

Whether we like it or not, our parents and the way they brought us up will affect our marriage. You might choose to follow their example or you might look at what they did and decide you need to do the opposite. Children who come from families that have divorced and especially those divorced multiple times, can often have a problem themselves when it comes to marriage. They may be hesitant to commit because they’ve seen first hand how easily marriages can break down. If your mother has been one who put her children’s needs over that of her husband, … Continue reading →