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I If I Knew Then What I Know Now

I If I Knew Then What I Know Now

In my 30’s I found myself divorced and raising two young children alone. I was gripped with fear that my children would somehow be penalized by the divorce and not be successful in school or in life. At the time one of my problems was how to select positive role models for my son. I was driven by the desire to make certain that they would be successful despite the parents being divorced.

If life throws you lemons …

If life throws you lemons …

have heard this enduring quote time and time again. It suggests that when life presents obstacles that would otherwise stifle your creativity, spirit or mere existence, combat that challenge head on. Little did writer, producer, Diana Rivera know that the words once uttered by Joan Collins would be a mantra for her day to day survival as a single parent.

Information For You

Information For You

We had a home computer and we had been receiving internet access for a few months. But I didn’t think any harm could come from it. I had AOL and I had set the child safety restraints on the computer, not knowing there would be any danger.

Single Parent Statistics

Single Parent Statistics

26 February 2010

There are approximately 13.6 million single parents in the United States today, and those parents are responsible for raising 21.2 million children (approximately 26% of children under 21 in the U.S. today).

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In Your Skin with Sierra and Milan Linzy

In Your Skin with Sierra and Milan Linzy

23 February 2010

In Your Skin is Single Parent Magazine’s column for kids of all ages. Sierra and Milan get a chance to be “in the skin“ of another kid, athlete, musician, celebrity by living their life as they do. Sierra and Milan have to do everything that their “subject” does on a regular basis. Its gives them [...]

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Celebrity Child of a Single Parent

Celebrity Child of a Single Parent

23 February 2010

Janelle Kearney is a star basketball player at Diamond Ranch High School in Pasadena, California. Kearney averaged 11.7 points and 9.3 rebounds per game during her junior year and was named Player of the Year. I spoke with her about her success and how her father continues to impact her life.

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How to save a tremendous amount of money

How to save a tremendous amount of money

23 February 2010

Saving $1 on deodorant can be difficult. After finding the coupon in the Sunday paper, you have to locate that elusive pair of scissors that always seems to get lost in the house, clip out the coupon and then remember to take that small piece of paper to the store on your next shopping trip. For one measly dollar, it hardly seems worth it.

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Family Law

Family Law

23 February 2010

As one of the most under reported crimes in the United States, domestic violence has been identified as the single major cause of injury to American women, exceeding rapes, muggings, and even auto accidents combined. (Surgeon General’s Office) The law defines domestic violence as the use of force, directed toward a spouse or former spouse, a cohabitant or former cohabitant, or a person with whom the abuser has had a dating or engagement relationship. Thus, a domestic violence batterer may include any family member, including siblings, grandparents, or a roommate.

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Children of the Month

Children of the Month

23 February 2010

Children of the Month Interview with Sierra Linzy, Hometown: (city), California, now lives in Georgia, Age: 15 Bragging Rights: President of (Northpark Elementary School 2005-2006) in California, Girl Scout, track star and model for Elite Modeling Agency

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