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As much as grandparents adore their grandchildren, chances are if you’re raising your grandchild it’s because of circumstances rather than choice. There may have…

If you’re even considering being a foster parent, then that makes you someone special. While fostering can be immensely rewarding, it’s also a lot…

When a new man enters the family, some things – like discipline – get complicated.

What you say can affect your children and your future

 One winter night a few years ago, I found myself lying on the bathroom floor, pausing between bouts of vomiting and diarrheoa to listen…

When I was pregnant, I secretly wanted a girl. I’d give people the standard line, “Oh, as long as it’s healthy, I don’t mind,”…

Finding good male role models for children in fatherless homes

Juggling your finances is a big part of being a solo or single parent.  We discuss WINZ, benefits, subsidies and budget advice here. 

While researching this article, I came across the sobering statement: “Children never really heal from divorce.”