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Where to Find a Support Group in New Jersey

Everyone could use a little extra help sometimes. Parents of kids who have special needs can benefit from attending a support group. Finding help can be difficult. Here is a list of support groups that are located in New Jersey. Wayne Special Parents Association is located in Wayne, New Jersey. It is for parents of children who have special educational needs. Their website has information about upcoming events. Mom2Mom has a list of when, and where, support groups will take place. Most are in Newark, New Jersey. Their website says “You’re caring for your special needs child…Who is caring for … Continue reading →

Is Your Support Group Supportive (1)?

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Many people participate in support groups for a number of different health conditions. For the most part they play an important role in the recovery or acceptance of that particular medical condition. The fact that there are so many support groups for the myriad of health ailments that plague us is a testament to their popularity and value. This is especially so when it comes to support groups for mental illness. Nothing beats the comfort of being able to talk freely about your depression, your anxiety disorder, your mood swings, or your irrational thoughts. Knowing that you are not alone … Continue reading →

Support for Single Adoptive Parents

How can single adoptive parents best find support? Sometimes they feel conspicuous at adoptive parent gatherings, since so many adoptive parents are couples. Other single parents may have trouble commiserating with the single adoptive parent, feeling that the adoptive parent chose to raise the child alone while many single parents were unexpectedly thrust into their situation. Single parent support groups may focus many of their discussions on dealing with ex-spouses and on financial and legal matters. Single parents create networks of support within their extended families and communities, and with other single and/or adoptive parents. These informal networks provide support … Continue reading →

Making Friends as a Single Parent

When going through a divorce, a number of things happen. For instance, you find yourself living alone or looking for a new place to live, you are required to spend your time differently with the children, finances can become more challenging, and your schedule is not overflowing with responsibilities. Another huge change that occurs after a divorce is that instead of hanging out with current, married friends, you soon find that you do not fit in. As a single parent, you will likely discover yourself in the need of new friends, people who are also divorced and in need of … Continue reading →

Can’t Find A Parenting Support Group? Start Your Own

If you can’t find a parenting support group, why not start your own? When I first became a mother I searched high and low for a support group for new moms. I was surprised when I didn’t find one in my immediate area. There were stand-alone parenting seminars but I wasn’t able to find an ongoing support group. When one of the local hospitals added a new women’s center, I was certain they would offer a support group, but they didn’t. Then it dawned on me that maybe I would just see about starting my own. Then Katrina blew in … Continue reading →

Initiating New Friendships

While married, couples typically have other married friends, which is what you would expect. However, after going through a divorce or death of a spouse, you often find yourself with few or no friends at all. Remember, the old married friends still care about you but they live a different lifestyle that makes socializing difficult. Over time, these friendships often fade, leaving you to start making new friends. For single parents, having no one close to confide in or to laugh with can be devastating, leaving a person to feel alone and isolated. Therefore, if you now find yourself a … Continue reading →

Building a Support Network

When my husband and I were waiting for an adoptive placement, we thought it would be of great benefit to become involved with an adoption support group. Never at that time did I think I’d ever be a part of building the kind of support network we have today. After my husband and I were blessed with our first precious son, it was only I who continued attending group at the local state offices in which we’d adopted from. A friend from group and I, eventually became the old-timers and were able to direct the meetings how we felt to … Continue reading →

Finding a Support Group

Finding a support group is an extremely valuable tool during your search and subsequent reunion, if it gets that far. Not only are these individuals capable of providing emotional support, they can often turn you in the right direction when you feel as if you are backed in a corner. Hundreds of thousands of dedicated people have formed a network of search and support groups worldwide, and they are there and available for your participation. You just have to find one. That can be the tricky part. I recommend contacting groups in both your local city and the state that … Continue reading →

More About Using Internet Resources

The Internet provides you with dozens and dozens of options when you are a member in the triad. But I am going to focus on an adoptees view point and what we can gain from Internet use. Support Groups/Mailing Lists I was able to find support groups and email groups. They kept me sane. They answered questions when I had them. They looked at every aspect of adoption. I only joined those that allowed all members of the triad, because I wanted everyone’s viewpoint. Often they will provide you with information you might not otherwise have found. Friendship This was … Continue reading →

Homeschooling in Arizona

Homeschooling in Arizona *Before I begin this blog regarding homeschooling options for Alabama, I want to begin by stating that it is your responsibility to research the law for yourself. I am relaying the available and current information that is subject to change. I have provided many links that will enable you to view the current laws online and to help put you in touch with local area and organizational support groups. * The compulsory school age for the state of Arizona is between the ages of 6 and 16. There is also the option to delay home learning until … Continue reading →