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Ask The Expert: Blended Family Conflict

Expert counselor, David Ebaugh, responds to a reader's question about her husband's ex-wife bashing the couple to the kids...for 9 years! Read More »

Ask the Expert: My 2 year old came home with a red welt on his face

What would you do if your child came home with an injury and blamed your coparent? We ask a therapist and an ER physician. Read More »

Children on Boats are Still Children

Taking the kids boating for the holiday weekend? Must read safety advice before your next outing. Read More »

Co-Parenting Alone: How To Co-Parent Well Even If Your Ex Won't Cooperate

Coparenting on a battlefield? Try these tactics for a winning defense.

Co-Parenting When You're Pissed Off

Putting the kids in the middle? Here's a first step towards taking the high road when you're still angry at your ex-.

College Planning? Avoid the “Base Year Blues”

If you have a teenager who plans to go to college but no idea what a base year is, you need to read this article to create a game plan. Read More »

Custody Changes: What do you do when all doesn't go as planned?

Concerned about your children being in your coparent's care?

Dad's First Tampon Purchase

Oh yeah, Dads with daughters, this day is coming. Prepare yourself for an array of options in the feminie hygiene aisle with a little advice from a fellow solo dad. Read More »

Drowning Doesn't Look Like Drowning

Certain your child couldn't drown within 10 feet of you? Know what the (unexpected) signs of drowning are.

Electronic Babysitters Battle Over Your Children

Using the TV to babysit young kids so you have time for a shower as a solo parent? The best of us have to do it but educate yourselves on what's on TV and the potential impact on your kids. Read More »

Finding a Trusted Babysitter

Tips and strategies to find someone you trust so you can enjoy a little time to recharge, date, or even take a nap.

Four Questions To Ask Your ER Doctor

Does your kid really need that antibiotic or CAT scan? Memorize these questions. Better yet, bookmark this page in your smartphone. Read More »

Guest Blog: Superheart

In the midst of divorce, would a life-threatening illness change the dynamics between you and your ex as you struggled with explaining the situation to your kids?

Guest Blog: 2 Houses, 2 Sets of Rules and 1 Teenager

Polar opposite style from your ex? Parenting a teenager? Check out our guest blogger's perspective. Read More »

Have a budding Chef? Cook this one Together

Bond with your kids over an easy recipe they can help prepare and get a quick dinner out of the deal.

Helping Children Cope with Divorce

Check out advice from a top New York divorce attorney (who has seen it all) about how to keep your kids out of the middle of your divorce. Read More »

Kids and Money

School's out and it's a perfect time to work on your child's financial education with some fun activities you can do together. Read More »

Kids' Fitness

Is playing Wii Boxing the most exercise your kid has gotten all day? Check out some ideas about involving your kids in fitness and making common-sense food decisions to get your kid off the couch.

Learn When to Break the Rules

What do you do when everything you learned parenting your first child no longer applies?

Navigating the College Search Process

You are a few steps closer to being an empty-nester every year. Here's some advice to help your little birds land in the right places.

Pack A Healthy Lunch

Healthy, EASY lunch ideas for school or camp

Preventing Child Abuse As A Solo Parent

Protect your child when you aren't together

Staying Present With Your Kids, Even When You're Not

Ideas to stay connected to your kids, no matter where you are.

Stress Strategies For Kids

Stressed out kids? Strategies to help them cope.

The Benefits of Team Sports for Children

Kids struggling with emotions due to your separation or divorce? Check out team sports for an emotional boost. Read More »

Top 10 Reasons Every Kid Should Go To Camp

Not sure about sending your kids to summer camp? Here's why you should pack them up and ship them out.

Translation Please!

Ever catch yourself saying something ugly about your ex in the heat of the moment? Here's a deeper look into how your kids might take the words to heart. Read More »

Your Child And The Issue of Pain:

Help your child learn to deal with pain and fear to enhance trust and teach (both of you) a little character. Read More »

Your Kids WILL Eat Healthy Foods!

The last thing a solo parent wants to do is turn into a short order cook at night for the kids or waste money on food kids won't eat. Convince them to eat what you're eating (not chicken fingers and mac & cheese, again) with these tips.