Parenting

Raising children is one of the most challenging things in life, especially for single mothers. From kids getting in trouble to kids getting bad grades in school, the problems never seem to stop when raising children.

The great news is that Assistanceforsinglemothers.com has created this section to provide you with parenting advice and resources that will help you raise your children.

This section features:

  • Children– Childcare, Behavior
  • Education – School, Teaching, Development
  • Health – Sports, Exercise, Getting Involved, Aliments
  • Home – Cleaning tips, garden, pets, Decorating
  • Nutrition – Recipes, snacks, Diets

Raising a child is definitely not an easy task, but our articles in this section will provide you with some assistance.



Single Moms – Bashing the Other Parent in Front of Your Children

April 23, 2012

We’ve all seen it, and some of us have even taken part in it from time to time. But is it ever okay to speak negatively about your child’s father in front of them? The short answer to this question is no. As single mom’s, we may experience a myriad of feelings about our child’s [...]

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Parenting Tips: Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Teenagers

April 13, 2012

“There are simple problems: Making a cake and following the directions on the box. There are complicated problems: Launching and preparing a rocket ship for a trip to the moon. And then there are complex problems: Raising a child.” – Dr Atul Gawande So many say that raising a child is a difficult process for [...]

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Raising Children: Guide for All Parents

April 4, 2012

From three o’clock feedings to the time you drive them off to college, your days are constantly filled with caring for your children. You are responsible for making sure they are healthy, happy, and well-provided for, as well as ensuring they receive the love, attention, and guidance they need to grow into stable adults. This [...]

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Guide to Being a Stay at Home Mom

March 28, 2012

You may have the education. You may have the dream job. However, you may not be living your dream. What if your passion is staying at home with your children and being a full-time mom? Would you be willing to trade in the corporate office for a playhouse, your fancy suit for jeans and a [...]

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Guide to Finding the Perfect Babysitter

March 21, 2012

Are you heading back to work after your maternity leave? Or perhaps you have three young children and simply need a night out of the house? While you might think finding the perfect babysitter is simple, it is not as easy as it sounds. After all, you are looking for more than just a reliable, [...]

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5 Tips for Dealing With a Difficult Co-Parent

March 12, 2012

As a single parent, you may have to still deal with your children’s other parent. That can be more stressful than just being a single parent. Fortunately, there are ways you can make dealing with your children’s other parent much easier. Tip #1: Don’t Play the Game Many difficult co-parents do things just to get [...]

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Single Parent Dating Guide

March 5, 2012

You love being a single parent, but let’s face it; the only date you’ve been on for a long time is your child’s play date. Stepping back into the dating world might be an exciting thought, but it may also leave you feeling nervous and confused. You may wonder if you can actually fit dating [...]

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5 Secrets All Single Parents Should Know

February 27, 2012

You love your children, but being a single parent isn’t any walk in the park. You have to be mom and dad all the time. No break from it. You do it all and you do it all the time. To get you through some of the most difficult days, you might need some secrets [...]

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Daycare Grants – Funding for Child Care for Single Mothers

February 13, 2012

Being a mom is a full time job, but for many single mothers, it isn’t the only job they have. Do you work outside the home or are you currently looking for work? Or perhaps you are going to school full time? If you are, you might be having a bit of difficulty finding reliable [...]

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Single Mothers Dating: Introducing Your New Man to Your Kids

January 31, 2012

Starting to date again after a bad break up or divorce is challenging enough for those without children, but when children are involved this is an even more complex process. Many women feel they don’t want to introduce a new man to the children because he may leave and the children have attached, or they [...]

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