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Are There Optimal Ages for a Move or Relocation?

One of the questions I get asked periodically by parents, particularly single parents, is if there are ages that it is “better” to move or relocate children and ages where it is less advised. It is interesting because I DO have some experience with this and my own children, we have definitely not always lived in the same place/state/city. I do not think that it is necessarily a black and white situation, however. What I do tell people is that all children and all families are different. Some kids thrive on different experiences and locations while others have a really … Continue reading →

Considering a Relocation for Work and Opportunity

I have written before about how challenging it can be for a single parent to balance work and family obligations and ambition. We want to do what is best for our selves and our families and it can be tough to figure out what comes first and how to fit everything in. Many single parents eventually face the challenging issue of deciding whether or not to move or relocate to take a better job, go to school, or make other major life changes. For a single parent who might have custody realities to contend with, as well as trying to … Continue reading →

Moving With Kids in High School

I have turned down a couple of job opportunities in the past couple years because accepting the job would mean a move. While we moved when the kids were younger, with all three of them in high school, moving now just doesn’t seem like a good option. Not that I haven’t known plenty of people who have done it—but it seems that moving with kids in high school is much harder on them than a move when they are younger (or waiting to move after the kids have finally graduated.) As a single parent who shares custody with my children’s … Continue reading →

A to Z Educational and Fun Summer Activities: A-H

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Summer is almost here and school is nearly out for vacation. Over the next few days I would like to introduce you to 26 A to Z fun and educational summer activities for children. I hope you enjoy them! A= Ants! Ants can be very fun and educational! Let your child observe an anthill (make sure it is not a fire ant hill) B= Butterflies! Caterpillar larva can be purchased from various websites. Try purchasing some and watch them grow into large caterpillars and then beautiful butterflies. I have completed this activity with students and family members. C= Cooking! There … Continue reading →