The responsibilities of single parenting can seem like a circus act - it doesn´t have to be.

The opposite of the infallible parent, the always-fallible parent finds a way to blame themselves for everything that happens in the life of their child. Why do they do this? And how can they break the cycle?

There are difficult circumstances all around us - in our own lives and the lives of our loved ones - yet there are always things for which to be thankful.

Teething is frustrating for child and parent and we are always looking for new solutions - or old ones that work. Ideas both old and new have their pros and cons. Read on for thoughts on both.

The teenage years are a critical time of examining sexuality and beliefs regarding sexuality. As parents and adults, are we promoting the right environment for our teens to successfully answer these difficult questions for themselves?

We all hear about the stress of being a teenager. Most of us think about kids who are unsupervised, into drugs, or have other crises in their lives. But are these the only kids who deal with stress?

Teens are a strange breed, exhibiting mood swings and developing their own personalities and character traits. So how do we know, as parents, when there is a real problem?

Despite the many "tips" that experts give us on how to deal with the tantrums of our "terrible twos" (or threes...or sixes), sometimes WE, the parents, actually know what is best!

Dealing with divorce and/or abandonment is never easy, especially for a child. Ignoring the situation and your child´s feelings are never the answer. Take the time to talk with them, and especially to listn.

In our fast-paced single parent world, taking time for yourself may seem impossible or selfish. Truthfully, it can be your life-saver!