Too many aspects of our every day lives pose danger for our children. They are so common place that we often do not realize they can be so harmful.

Infants and children need lots of sleep, but that doesn't mean that they agree with that statement. In the process of their "sleep rebellion", parents lose sleep, too. But what can we do?

Teens often find themselves without the necessary skills to cope with every day life, much less crises. Self-mutilation is sometimes adopted as a method for coping. Understanding the process and its possible catalysts can assist a parent to help their child learn appropriate coping methods.

What effects you as a single parent? What issues are closest to your heart and your pocketbook? Find out where this column is going and let me know what topics would be beneficial to you.

There are times when life can get us down, if we let it. We must remember that nothing is ever as bad as it seems and even the bad times have a purpose.

Those of us who survived our single parent years to gaze with pride at our grown children should remember the trials of raising children alone. All single parents need help from time to time. Why not offer your time and services to another single parent in need?

A special thanks to all those who served and who currently serve in our military branches throughout the world and at home.

Thanksgiving can generate a lot of stress (like most holidays) when it should be leading us to focus on our blessings. How can we get back on track?

Grandparents are a wealth of knowledge and experience that we often discount simply because they are OUR parents. A few simple steps can put the relationship into perspective and open the door to a wonderful partnership in raising the child/grandchild.

Single parents need a strong support system and one of the key players in that system should be grandparents.