Protecting Children From Abuse

An unusual campaign has been created, but as you review the statistics and consider... 

Holiday Toy Alert: Keeping Children’s Eyes Safe

“You’ll shoot your eye out,” is one of the memorable lines from the... 

BPA in Plastic Baby Bottles:Behind the Headlines

It has become fashionable to shun the use of BPA in plastics, but there are real... 

Guide for Moms with Tween & Teen Daughters ~ Free Book Giveaway!

How often do you hear mothers of girls talk about their dread of the tween and teen... 

Moms Raising Daughters ~ Free Book Giveaway!

Help Wanted: Moms Raising Daughters is written by author and working mother of two... 

Helping Kids Navigate the Internet

5 Tips for Online Summer Safety Between the potential for online bullying, bank account... 

Working Vacations: Be Honest About It with Your Kids

Summertime, and the livin’ ain’ t so easy any more. According to the... 

Teachable Moment: Raising Optimistic Kids

In the last few months, I have been conducting corporate workshops for employees... 

Why You DON’T Want to Be a Tiger Mother

Amy Chau’s book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, is causing anxiety in mothers... 

Going it Alone: The Good-Enough Single Mother

Can a single mother be a good enough mother?  And what do we mean by a “good enough... 

A Teachable Moment: Being Charitable Comes from the Heart and Home

Every parent would like to raise a child who is charitable and generous of spirit.... 

Moms: Is GLEE’s Sexy GQ Cover a No-No? Take Our Poll

GLEE (http://www NULL.fox NULL.com/glee/) may be corny, but that’s part of... 

Your Daughter’s Self-Esteem

SingleMindedWomen.com is joining the Dove Movement for Self-Esteem.  Together, we... 

When Your Child Lies

Yesterday, Lynette called me, frustrated and upset: “My daughter lied to me this... 

Scheduling Your Child’s Time: A Balancing Act

If you’re like me, a lot of time is spent planning how your child’s fall schedule... 

Ask Dr. Susan Bartell: What’s the Going Rate For Allowance?

Question: How do I decide on allowance for my young child or teen? Answer: This is... 

When Should You Get Your Child a Cell Phone?

Question: When should I allow my child to have a cell phone? Dr. Susan’s Answer:... 

How to Un-Shy Your Child

Imagine the following situation. Your child changes classes and moves from one teacher... 

Sometimes it is Okay to NOT Answer Your Child’s Question!

I recently received a distraught call: “My daughter wants to know if the Easter... 

Combating the Fairy Princess Syndrome

I am a single mother (http://www NULL.singlemindedwomen NULL.com/single-moms) to...