Recent Single Parents Blog | March 2009 PostsThe Whole Package: What to Expect the Second Time Aroundby Angel Lynn Diamond29 Mar 2009 12:04 PMDivorced and ready to date? First of all, have you given it enough time? Before you venture back out into the dating world you must make sure that you are ready emotionally. You cannot just break up one month with your former partner and go right on back out there. How Do You Do It?: Single Parent Survivalby Angel Lynn Diamond27 Mar 2009 07:53 PMPeople who single parent are often asked this question, "How do you do it?" Well, let me see. Is there a choice? You just do it. I guess there is a choice logically speaking. You could curl up in a ball and crumble. Run for the hills. Give your children away. Being a Team Player: It is A Boy Thingby Angel Lynn Diamond26 Mar 2009 04:51 PMYou never imagined yourself standing where you are today, under the hoop. You wished that someone were videotaping this because if you were asked 10 years ago, this would have never been possible. In fact, it would have been hysterically comical. A Horse of a Different Color: Single Parenthood of a Widow/Widowerby Angel Lynn Diamond25 Mar 2009 04:26 PMBecoming a single parent by virtue of a divorce is devastating to some, a relief to others, depending on the circumstances. You may have had a wonderful spouse and thought that your marriage was unbreakable. What Do I Do About My Ex-Spouse's Family?by Angel Lynn Diamond24 Mar 2009 04:21 PMYou have been with your partner for quite some time. You start to drift apart and then it happens. You have tried to repair your relationship, but you both come to the conclusion that it just cannot be repaired. There is too much damage there and too many sad, hurtful memories. Enjoying Easter: Just You and the Kidsby Angel Lynn Diamond23 Mar 2009 05:11 PMEaster is coming up slowly, but surely. You start to think of all the things that you need to do in order to get ready. There will be decorations to put up, eggs to color, visits to the Easter bunny at the mall, the Easter dinner to prepare, and of course....the Easter baskets. Single Parenting: How to Feel Good Again (Or At Least Semi-Human)by Angel Lynn Diamond17 Mar 2009 04:47 PMDivorced or Widowed? There is no doubt that you are not feeling yourself these days. On some days it may even be hard to get out of bed. So why bother? I will tell you why. Walk through your house. There are signs of life everywhere...scattered toys, little cups, action figures, Barbie dolls. Single Parenting: Good Guy/Bad Guyby Angel Lynn Diamond15 Mar 2009 11:13 AMBeing a single parent, especially if you are the custodial parent, you have to take on the role of being both the good guy and the bad guy on most days. What I mean by this is that most discipline will come from you because your child lives with you and is with you the majority of the time. Single Parenting: A Single Parent Is.........by Angel Lynn Diamond12 Mar 2009 08:24 PMThe other day I had an interesting conversation with someone regarding single parenting. We were talking about our kids and our discussion led to single parenting. She said that even though she was married and had been all of her life, her life was that of a single parent. Single Parenting: The "Single Parent Bible" Online Magazineby Angel Lynn Diamond11 Mar 2009 07:27 PMWhile surfing the internet I came across a website that features an online magazine just for single parents. At http://www.singleparentbible.com.au/contents.php?id=17 you will find an interesting collection of articles pertaining just to us single parents. Single Parenting: When Frustrations Are Highby Angel Lynn Diamond08 Mar 2009 06:01 PMYou have had a long day and you are very tired. The kids will not cooperate with even the simplest request, as their day has been particularly tiring as well. Does this sound familiar? Anyone who has children can identify with this. Single Parenting: Making Your Home Their Home Tooby Angel Lynn Diamond07 Mar 2009 12:21 PMLiving apart from your children due to divorce can be very difficult, not only for yourself, but for your children as well. It does not have to be that way, however. Being the noncustodial parent can be very lonely. The house is deathly silent when the kids are not visiting. Single Parenting: Living Apartby Angel Lynn Diamond05 Mar 2009 08:22 PMIt is a well-known fact that more mothers than fathers have their children living with them. The fortunate dads that are awarded to do so are few and far between. Single Parenting Book Review: Successful Single Parentingby Angel Lynn Diamond03 Mar 2009 03:32 PMIf you are going through the process of divorce and just adjusting to the fact that you will be a single parent you will want to read this book that deals with both of these topics. Single Parenting: You Are Worthyby Angel Lynn Diamond01 Mar 2009 04:58 PMA single parent due to divorce, your spirit is a little wounded at this point. You have been hurt in some form and your self-esteem is on the lower end of feeling good about yourself. Whatever the circumstances of your divorce you need to pick yourself up and dust yourself off. Recent Blog Comments ruthann8 says... "But I am terrified of the day we have to replace our roof!" |
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