I Had the Greatest Date Last Saturday Night!

 Posted by Bill on February 28, 2011  Balancing Work and Children, General, Nutrition, Raising Children as a Single Parent, Uncategorized  2 Responses »
Feb 282011
 

If you have been following my blogs lately, you know that I seem to be on a two date maxium  I Think I’m Going To Be Single For Awhile… My daughter Michaela, even went so far as to tell me I have commitment issues My Daughter Say’s That I have Commitment Issues, I Say I Have Time Management Issues 

Well that all of that changed last Saturday night. I decided to ask a very special person out to dinner. We have had dinner before, but I wanted to make sure that this time she knew how special she was. I also wanted to make sure that my invitation was done  the right way. Knowing that she is a fan of the reality show “The Bachelor” I bought her one red rose, printed a very nice invitation and presented them to her. She read the invite, accepted the rose and accepted my invitation. I couldn’t believe that she said yes with all of the other commitments she has. Knowing that she loves Italian food, I made sure we got reservations at one of the nicest Italian restaurants in Denver.

Before I tell you about my night, let me tell you more about my date. She is a beautiful person both inside and out. She loves sports like I do, is positive and enegetic, and best of all carries herself with style and dignity. I have known her for what seems like forever and have actually had dinner with her before. I was always impressed with how she would carry on a conversation, as well as  how polite and respectful she was. Continue reading »

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Mind-Saving Tips

 Posted by Lisa on February 25, 2011  General  No Responses »
Feb 252011
 

Single parents are often overworked, and over stressed. Some of the most helpful tips come from organizational consultants who note that form, function, and convenience are often as important as style.

Ain’t it the truth.

I have incorporated some of their advice into my frazzled life. After I kept running out of things,  I buy a spare (or two) of my most used items. Now before you get all over me about being anti-environmental, I am talking mostly about small items or consumable things. Continue reading »

Surviving Financial Crisis Part II by Jennifer Maggio

 Posted by Jennifer on February 23, 2011  General  No Responses »
Feb 232011
 

 Today’s post is a continuation of one I did a few weeks ago on Financial Crisis.  Understanding your money is important for all of us, but especially when running a single parent, single-income home.  These are all basic tips, but I’ve found in my years of financial counseling that many were simply never taught to do these things.

  • Take a financial education course.  This usually last a few weeks and cost is minimal.  Extensive knowledge is gained in a relatively short amount of time.   These classes often act as a motivation for individuals to take control of their finances.  We recommend Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, taught around the country. Visit http://www.daveramsey.com.

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Never Say Never

 Posted by Michele on February 22, 2011  General  No Responses »
Feb 222011
 

My kids and I went to the new Justin Bieber movie “Never Say Never” and I must say I was impressed.  I actually cried, yes cried during parts of the movie and as always my girls were mortified.  Keep in mind that I cry when people win on the Price Is Right!  Prior to the movie, I did not know much about Justin and had not paid much attention to all of the “fever” surrounding this 16 year old kid.  My girls and I came out of the movie with a very different perspective on this teen sensation from Canada and I was glad that we went to see it.

Some people may wonder why, but what stood out to me and my girls was the story behind Justin Bieber.  He is adorable and he is incredibly talented but we walked away inspired and with a strong reminder that anything is possible and that dreams do come true.  Today’s world is competitive and with how busy and chaotic things are, life can seem overwhelming and it is easy to lose sight of our dreams yet alone pursue them.

I have always believed that one should never give up or stop trying but I also know that there are times when life steps in the way and it is easy to feel defeated.  We as parents need to remind ourselves and our children that it is sometimes when we feel defeated and like quitting that it is more important than ever to persevere and keep trying.  Our kids face tremendous pressure every day and while it is critical that they believe in themselves, we as parents play a key role in supporting their dreams and lifting them up when they are feeling down. Continue reading »

Mama’s Medical Exam

 Posted by Kelly on February 19, 2011  General  No Responses »
Feb 192011
 

For all you parents who have been sick this winter…

especially you single ones…

I feel your pain.

I KNOW…

it REALLY sucks when Mommy is sick … Continue reading »

No More Competitive Parenting, Please

 Posted by Lisa on February 18, 2011  General  1 Response »
Feb 182011
 

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I saw this book trailer video the other day for Eileen Kennedy Moore’s new book Smart Parenting for Smart Kids: Nurturing Your Child’s True Potential (Jossey-Bass/Wiley, coming Mar. 2011) and I have been thinking about it a lot. This reminds me of the new documentary called “Race to Nowhere”

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which I hope to see soon. The movie asks: What does it take to produce a happy, motivated, creative human being? It highlights the strain and pressure our nation’s children are placed under to perform to a certain standard. It talks of education and the definition of success. Continue reading »

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Parenting Is Like a Sport. If You Haven’t Played…Don’t Assume You Know How To.

 Posted by Davis on February 17, 2011  General  2 Responses »
Feb 172011
 

Have you spent time with someone who doesn’t have kids? They seem to have all the answers, don’t they? I often say, “The ‘best’ parents are people who don’t have kids.” Were you one of those people who had it all figured out BK (before kids) knowing what your perfect family would look like and how you would have perfect and successful children unlike all the other sub-par parents out there? If you did, are you eating crow on a daily basis? I bet you are.

One of the most common things I hear from BK people is, “When I have kids _________.” You can fill in the blank because it is probably in passive criticism of something you are doing with your own children. I am sure – no positive – I did it too but it has been so long since I have been a BK person that I can’t even remember the outlandish statements or ideas I had about parenting. I have dined on enough crow. Now, I just get a kick out of the fantasies that are created by BKers.

I am on a very long flight home right now. Yep, as I write this I am 38,000 feet in the air. I love technology but that is neither here nor there. I went to help a long time client who has become a dear friend put together a productive plan for her children in the midst of a divorce.  A marriage breaking up can be (doesn’t have to be) challenging enough but with kids involved the chaos can quickly thicken. Continue reading »

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