Having been raised by a single mom, and having been a single mom for many years, I understand the time constraints and challenges that impose themselves upon parents, especially single parents. It often feels like we need to transform into super-parents, juggling...
Sleep deprivation and other struggles in the early years are real, and it doesn't take long before bleary-eyed parents of small children ask, "What's the magical age? WHEN does parenting get easier?" As exhausted as you might be right now, there's hope for parents at...
May is National Foster Care Month. Often, people have some serious misconceptions about the foster care system and requirements to be a foster parent. The choice to be a foster parent is not an easy one, but it can come with lasting benefits. Myth: Foster...
As more companies allow their employees to work from home, you may find it beneficial for you because you can also spend more time with your family. However, improving focus can be challenging, especially if you have small children. You juggle your errands, household...
Nobody is more aware of and in tune with the needs of a child than his or her parents, but there come times when it is necessary to trust others with their care. Day care services allow parents to work and take care of their personal commitments while ensuring their...
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the lives of not only students across the country, but also the parents and guardians that are guiding them. With going back to school out of the question, virtual or online learning has become the norm. Homes double as classrooms and...
Guest contributor Jane Hall Fitz-Gibbon and her husband Andrew Fitz-Gibbon, have cared for more than 100 children in a foster care career spanning more than three decades. They developed a method, “loving nonviolent re-parenting,” to best care for foster children....