Single Parent Escapes

Once you go through a divorce and become a single parent, you will find that you have different friends and different opportunities for escapes or adventures. At first, going out as a single parent may be a little unnerving but each time you go out, you will feel more and more comfortable with various situations. Making friends is very important as a single parent so you have someone to do things with, especially if you share the same interest. However, remember that you are literally starting life over so the building of friendships may take time. In addition, chances are … Continue reading

Start a Neighborhood Activity Program

When do your kids get out of school for summer vacation? Maybe the better question is what are your kids going to do with all that free time? Other parents in your area will be looking for answers to the same question, so why not team up with them? Get together with a group of parents who live nearby and have children that are close to the same age as your children. You can begin planning outings together so that each family can get in on some group discounts. You might want to consider going in on season passes to … Continue reading

Raise Your Awareness for Safer Outings

It is a fact: everywhere you go there is a small possibility of some sort of danger. A dangerous situation could arise at anytime, anywhere. You simply cannot predict when or where it could happen. As parents, we not only need to keep ourselves safe, we have the responsibility of protecting our children as well. Their lives are in our hands, and that can be one of the scariest things about being a parent! I know it is for me. However, we can calm that fear simply by learning how to protect ourselves, and by teaching our children to do … Continue reading