We hear so much about the rise of single parent households that it can seem as though the term “single parent” is something new.  Well, perhaps the term is, but a parent raising children alone is certainly nothing new.  You’d probably be surprised to know which great people in American history were raised in single-parent [...]

People across the globe are fascinated by designer clothing because of the amazing, artistic talent behind the creation of these innovative designs.  Millions of people tune in to watch such shows as Project Runway and the Fashion Show Ultimate Collection.  They are interested in watching how the creative process works and love that they are [...]

My path to becoming a single parent began like many other single parents, with a divorce.  While that was the beginning, I had no idea the twist God planned for me and my children. Five years ago, my ten-year-old marriage officially came to an end.  My world was thrown into turmoil and I had no [...]

Course Structure, an Overview Part 2 As the college career advances, students begin to recognize certain patterns in the way information is taught. Most classes begin and end with a set objective to be completed and a direct way of measuring how these goals are achieved. Familiarize yourself with how reading, tests, papers, projects and [...]

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).

Breaking the Cycle – part 2 by April Ballestero The cycle of domestic violence, as shared in part 1 of our 12 part series is an increasingly deeply personal concern, yet for many a silent killer.  The teenager’s stories shared in our media are sadly helping spread the awareness and education.  Hope is what we [...]

Contempt: One Option for Enforcing Support Payments There are many parties to a dissolution who have obtained an order for support but are receiving nothing because the party ordered to pay support has stopped making payments or never made payments in the first place. One option for a party who is not receiving the child, [...]

Experience as a single mother of two has taught me many things, but the most important thing is that God doesn’t give us more than we can bear. I was thrust into single parenthood after divorce and suddenly had the task of raising two children on my own. In the beginning, I was very apprehensive. [...]

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.

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.