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Dealing with Divorce: Parenting Tips for Single Moms
When you became a mother, you probably never anticipated having to parent alone. And for those of you who are separated or divorced, you might find yourself thinking, Had I known I would have had to do this alone, I dont know if I would have had kids.
Steubenville Scandal Shows Us Why Rape is a Fatherhood Issue
Gang rape is not just a problem in India. Last summer, in a small town in Ohio, two teenage boys allegedly raped a 16-year-old girl who was intoxicated into oblivion.
Motherhood Moments: Chronicles of a Single Mom
There are moments you wish for and look forward to most as a mom… as a parent really. Those moments are precious milestones that you read about in books; stories you hear about from friends and family members who have been around the proverbial parenting block more than once.
It’s Time to Turn the Spotlight on Single Mothers
At just 16, Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas is the first African-American since Dominique Dawes to represent Team USA on the Olympic gymnastics team. However, in my mind, her mom, Natalie Hawkins, also deserves a medal. A lifetime achievement award of a different stripe.
Kids, Career or Both? Why There’s No Single Right Choice
When I was eight months pregnant with my third child, I informed my boss, my staff and my colleagues, that I wasnt going to take any maternity leave. I loved my job as general manager of The Washington Post Magazine. Our bottom line was at a critical growth stage. Stay home with a baby? Been there, done that.