Category: Single Parenting

Solo Parent’s benefits as recognized by law!

I am sure not a lot of solo parents are aware that there is such thing as RA 8972 also known as the “Solo Parent’s Welfare Act of 2000”. Oh well, there is. And if it wasn’t for one of my colleagues who has been exercising this right, I wouldn’t have known either.So according to Atty. Nikki Jimeno on Smart Parenting, Republic Act 8972, or the “Solo Parents’ Welfare Act of 2000”, was enacted to provide a comprehensive program of

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Demanding Support From Xavier’s Dad

So after Xavier’s dad left and his family has openly accepted that he’s fucking the second cousin, I have decided to take things legally. Of course I will not allow Xavier to grow up in a screwed up environment thinking that it’s okay to fuck your second cousin (and yes I have proof that they actually did it in 12/27). Every father who abandoned his child has a LEGAL and MORAL obligation to support his child even if there is

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14 Months with Xavier

Around 14 months of age, your little one will be mastering those gross motor skills. Of course, that’s not too tough to imagine since he has been practicing every moment he isn’t asleep. While you may stay busy keeping him off stairs, out of cabinets and from danger in general this is a good stage for distracting your child while working on fine motor skills. Help your child go from merely dumping objects from containers to sorting small items into

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Top Ten Secret Mom Confessions

Confession #1: Mom Wants to be Left Alone. Me time, when you can do whatever you darn well please, becomes practically non-existent once you’re a parent, and our survey found it’s the pre-baby luxury that moms miss most. Out of everything they miss from before kids—a better body, more disposable income, time with friends—23% of moms most crave alone time. “I can’t wait to get away from my kids sometimes. I need alone time (even away from my husband),” wrote one

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10 Single Mom Secrets

How do successful single parents keep it all together? Yes, one of the fears of single parenting is keeping it all together and making sure I raise my boy into a good man. Will I be able to raise a son who would respect women and treat them like a gentleman, someone who has his principles in life and someone who will understand that every action has a consequence, may it be a good one or bad one? Too many

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Why growing up without a dad was the best thing to happen to me!

I never met my father. He abandoned my mom days after I was born. As I got older and understood more about life, resentment and anger eventually crept in – feelings that could have led me down the wrong path in life, if it wasn’t for my amazing mother.A single mom that pulled double duty to make sure that I never lacked anything. She did it all and although she was the best and did all she could, it never

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How Dads Affect Kids

Dads are fundamentally important to their kids. Good or bad, living at home or living away, alive or dead, happy or sad – every dad matters and has a huge influence on his kids’ development. The relationship children have with their father affects their self-esteem, how well they do at school, even whether they are able to form happy, long-lasting relationships as adults. Dads (biological dads, step-dads, and other important father figures) can be a massive force for good, and

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2013 – worst year ever

It seems like it was such a long time ago when he insisted that I open the laptop so I could see what his gift was. Now all I have are good memories.

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Apple ‘Cado Puree

Ideal for 6-8 months.Ingredients:1/2 of a peeled and pitted avocado1/4 cup applesauceDirections:Mash the avocado half.Mix mashed avocado with applesauce (homemade or natural) and serve.

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