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Was this the plan?

Was this the plan?

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 [...]

If I Knew Then What I Know Now

If I Knew Then What I Know Now

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. [...]

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.

Celebrity/VIP Of the Month

Celebrity/VIP Of the Month

23 February 2010

Fauna Hodel is the author of the autobiographical novel, One Day She’ll Darken (with J. R. Briamonte), Executive Producer of the film, Pretty Hattie’s Baby, directed by Ivan Passer, starring Alfred Woodard, Charles Dutton, Alison Elliot, Bobby Hosea, Jill Clayburg and Tess Harper. Fauna Hodel wrote and produced the theatrical presentation: Working the Dream: The Fauna Hodel Story. She was also an instrumental piece to a twenty-year puzzle that helped to solve (unofficially) the Black Dahlia case, (the murder of Elizabeth Short by Fauna’s biological father/grandfather, Dr. George Hodel), and is the subject of a documentary film to be directed by David Hughes.

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Single Parent Recommends

Single Parent Recommends

23 February 2010

Don’t be fooled by Tyler Perry’s cross dressing or comedic appearance when you pick up Medea’s Family Reunion for a night of popcorn and laughter on the couch. This outwardly comedic movie has stronger themes just beneath the surface. From the first scene the comedy is entwined with serious issues such as domestic abuse, single parenthood and family troubles.

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12 Step Guide to a College Education

12 Step Guide to a College Education

23 February 2010

Single Parent Magazine has created a step by step guide to be used to help single parents who desire to obtain a college degree achieve that goal. Single Parent Magazine’s objective is to take the mystery out of the college journey. Each month, Single Parent Magazine will address the issues, concerns and challenges surrounding potential single parent college students and those who are currently attending.

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Mind Body and Spirit

23 February 2010

It was on April 20, 1999 that I realized I needed to value my friend’s more because, like Columbine, they can be taken away in a second. Often teenagers believe that once they hit high school, that they are all grown up and know everything. It was my sophomore year, when my brother left for college that I had to become independent and make decisions on my own without running to his side. Often teenagers believe that they are too young to lend a helping hand to others.

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Ice Skating for Everyone

Ice Skating for Everyone

23 February 2010

by Mara Betsch When the weather turns cold, it is easy to curl up in a ball on a worn sofa and watch yet another movie or television rerun. However, Jack Frost is not the only one knocking on your door. Obesity is right behind him, putting both children and adults alike are at risk. [...]

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Why is it extremely dangerous to clean your bathtub?

Why is it extremely dangerous to clean your bathtub?

22 February 2010

I will explain the hidden dangers of certain household chores (cleaning a bathtub, moping, sweeping, and doing laundry) and how to prevent a catastrophic injury that can affect both you and your children.

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