The Cursing Kid

Question: My 4-year old has just started cursing, so much so that the other parents have commented on his language and will not allow their children to play with our son. Now I’m concerned that he won’t be allowed in preschool. How can I teach my child not to curse?
Answer: When a child curses this much he does [...]

Helicopter Mom: Are You Hindering Your Child’s Career?

By now, you’ve no doubt heard the term “helicopter parent,” which refers to a parent who hovers over the various aspects of her or his child’s life, including their college education and career.
In a 2007 report, generational experts Neil Howe and Bill Strauss point out that the helicopter parent isn’t an anomaly. Parents of millennials, [...]

Birthday Party Gift Ideas for Kids

Kids love birthday parties! Ice cream! Noisy games! Goody bags! Cake!
For single moms, well, they can be a challenge. In addition to serving as scheduler and chauffer, mom also has to supply presents for the birthday boys or girls. Our surveys show that the average child goes to as many as 20 parties a year, [...]

Stress Relief Tips for Single Moms

Economic and emotional times are admittedly tough these days…my Less Stress for Life Success seminars (especially those for single moms!) are filling up more quickly than ever!
In fact stress can impact enormously on every aspect of your life-both at work and home–causing symptoms that you may not even realize are the result of stress. And [...]

Choosing The Right Child Care For Your Family

Choosing the right child care is one of the most difficult decisions a parent faces. For working parents, finding an option that is safe, reliable, affordable and fits their schedule are top priorities. And only after answering these type questions, should the parent start the difficult job of finding the right resource. The search can [...]

Stress-Free Visitation Guidelines

This morning I knew it would rain. The moment the telephone rang I heard your voice and I knew the sky turned a new shade of blue …
I look at Billy’s young smile and watch him watch Big Bird awhile. His daddy will be here by eight. Seems like the sky’s turning gray.
There’s an [...]

Mean Girls Grow Up: How to Remain Sane Amongst the Alfa Moms

Clique: A narrow, exclusive circle or group of persons held together by common interests, views, or purposes.

 Webster’s Dictionary, 2007
Growing up in an affluent suburb of Long Island, I never fit in to any of the high school cliques.  The cheerleaders, with their Farrah Fawcett haircuts and perfect clothes, canoodles with the jocks who chugged beer [...]

Single Mom Alert: What to Do When You Can’t Stand Your Child’s BFF

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It starts with a name. So-and-so is this. And so-and-so does that. Your child wants to hang around so-and-so all the time. They play at school. They may walk home together. They talk the evening away by phone or instant-messaging. 
So-and-so is the topic of conversation at dinner and the measure of all things good. 
Pretty soon [...]

Single Moms We Answer All Your Questions About Raising a Bi-Racial Child

f you’re a single mom raising a bi-racial child you’re likely intent on incorporating the traditions and practices of each part of your child’s race into her life.Well single moms Tina B. Tessina, PhD is here to answer all your questions about just how to accomplish your goals and…the news is good!
SMM: If you’re lucky [...]

Single Mom Alert: How to Stay on Top of Your Kids and Their Homework

Q: I hate homework with my son. How can I eliminate our nightly homework tug-of-war over homework? — Carole L., Laguna Beach, CA 
A: Students are not excited about homework because they are bombarded with other options that seem far more exciting? Let’s face it – homework is no more exciting today than when we were [...]

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