Activities For Helping Children Deal With Divorce

The following article gives several examples for activities recommended to do with your child to help him or her cope with the divorce. Playing with your child and spending quality time together is key to dealing with this transition in your child’s life, and Earthquake in Zipland is intended for just that.

Going through the process […]

January 13, 2010 · Filed Under Children and Divorce, Post-Divorce Parenting, Explaining Divorce to your Child, All Child Divorce Articles, Single Parenting

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Single Moms On Facebook And MySpace Warned About Pre-Schooler Pics Online

“Single mothers who put photos of their pre-school kids on their social networking homepages are creating a happy hunting ground for pedophiles.”
The warning comes from Crystal Jacquez, managing editor of Guys and Lies.com, the online back grounding site designed exclusively for women.
“Single mothers almost always do it.” says, Jacquez.  “It’s not only incredibly dangerous but […]

September 29, 2009 · Filed Under Children and Divorce, Post-Divorce Parenting, All Child Divorce Articles, Life After Divorce, Single Parenting

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After Divorce: Happier, Stronger You

Identifying myself as a formerly married person didn’t work. But as a fabulous single woman, I’m smarter and sexier. Here’s how I found the smarter, sexier me.

By Deborah Moskovitch

 When I separated, although I didn’t realize it at the time, I had embarked on an adventure to some mysterious destination yet to be determined
My view […]

May 6, 2009 · Filed Under Dating After Divorce, Remarriage and Stepfamilies, Life After Divorce, Single Parenting

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Be the Best Single Parent You Can

Parenting after divorce, as a single mom will have a better chance of working if you take a positive outlook.
This article offers advice on parenting to counter the negative effects of divorce, including time management, home stability, setting limits,  and being realistic. Recommended reading for those considering a divorce parenting class.

September 1, 2008 · Filed Under Children and Divorce, Post-Divorce Parenting, All Child Divorce Articles, Single Parenting

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Single Parenting - 7 Parenting Mistakes To Avoid With Your Teenager

Children of divorced parents feel the effects of divorce at every age. But as a single parent, helping a teenager requires you to take extra care.
This article highlights seven pitfalls to avoid when managing the effects of divorce on a teenaged child. Honesty, harmony, structure and understanding are the best policies. 

November 6, 2007 · Filed Under Post-Divorce Parenting, All Child Divorce Articles, Single Parenting

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Study Shows Ritalin Use Doubles in Children of Divorce: But the Question Remains ‘Why?’

Should Ritalin be prescribed as part of a child therapy program for children of divorce? So it would seem from a study reported in the Canadian Medical Association journal, where 6% of children of divorce were prescribed Ritalin, in comparison with a 3% norm. This article explores this controversial issue. 

June 7, 2007 · Filed Under Children and Divorce, Post-Divorce Parenting, Divorce and Counseling, All Child Divorce Articles, Single Parenting

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Benefits of Single Parent Involvement in Child Education

Getting involved with your children’s education as a single parent is easier than you think.  Single parent households can succeed academically. Families need to work together.
This article makes the case for single parent involvement in your children’s education. For example, Parent-teacher meetings and home testing.

April 25, 2007 · Filed Under Post-Divorce Parenting, All Child Divorce Articles, Life After Divorce, Single Parenting

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