iPhone app iPad app Android phone app Android tablet app

Single Parents

Divorced Parents' Dirty Little Secret

Posted 05.14.2013 | Divorce

By Elisabeth LaMotte for YourTango.com Kids have fuller schedules today than they did in their parents' generation. These parents juggle to fit spo...

What If Your Failed Marriage Was Really a Success?

Emma Johnson | Posted 05.13.2013 | Divorce
Emma Johnson

At the same time I heard a voice -- clear as day -- ring out in my mind. It said, "He will not be the last man you love."

What I've Learned About Motherhood By Being a Single Mom

Jessica Ashley | Posted 05.10.2013 | Parents
Jessica Ashley

I have officially held the title of single parent for twice the amount of time I was a married mom. It has not been easy. Or simple. Or all bliss. But I love the family I've made, the home we've created and the kind of mother I am always becoming.

WATCH: The Major Mistake Single Moms Make When Dealing With An Ex

OWN | Posted 05.10.2013 | OWN

In addition to the daily challenges that come with being an only parent, single moms have the added responsibility of working through an often-complic...

The Blame Game: Why Moms Need to Grow Up

Joelle Fraser | Posted 05.07.2013 | Divorce
Joelle Fraser

One of the tragedies of split custody is depending on the warmth between you and your ex, your child is out of your control. It might be for days at a time. You have to bury your worry and love, so that you don't waste the time you're apart -- so that when you do get your child back, you're not a clingy basket-case.

A 10-Year Contract Will Save Marriage

Emma Johnson | Posted 05.07.2013 | Divorce
Emma Johnson

The model based on committing to a "soulmate" for the rest of one's life is but a blip in the history of marriage, and it's day has come -- as evidenced by the steady, high divorce rate and dwindling numbers of people in America who get married at all. The new model is a 10-year marriage contract.

Designer Schools: Making Sure They're a Good Fit for All

Dan Cardinali | Posted 04.08.2013 | Impact
Dan Cardinali

School redesign is a hot topic in education circles, and it's easy to see why. In so many ways, the basic underpinnings of our schools haven't changed radically since the Industrial Revolution.

Top 5 Destinations to Celebrate National Single Parents Day

Kerri Zane | Posted 04.01.2013 | Travel
Kerri Zane

Whatever you decide to do on National Single Parents Day, enjoy it with your children!

14 Ways To De-Stress When Your Ex Has the Kids

Posted 03.25.2013 | Divorce

One surprising silver-lining to divorce? Having time to yourself when your ex has the kids. You miss them, of course, but once you've adjusted to t...

Why I’m Thankful For My Ex

Annette Powers | Posted 05.18.2013 | Divorce
Annette Powers

I have a true partner in my ex-husband, who is a devoted and loving father.

Why Women Feel Sexier After Divorce

Emma Johnson | Posted 04.30.2013 | Divorce
Emma Johnson

There is something amazing and magical that happens when women divorce. They get beautiful.

Republican State Senator Makes Racially Charged Claim About Planned Parenthood

The Huffington Post | Meredith Bennett-Smith | Posted 01.25.2013 | Politics

A controversial Republican legislator, infamous for his extreme anti-abortion views, is again making headlines after an interview on a conservative Ch...

The Ultimate Post-Divorce Playlist

Sarah Maizes | Posted 03.26.2013 | Divorce
Sarah Maizes

Music always makes unpleasant things just a little bit more enjoyable: cleaning, commuting, working out, breaking up. So it occurred to me, why not make a playlist for getting divorced? After all, isn't divorce the ultimate "break-up"?

Why Divorced Dads Get Short Shrift At Work

Posted 01.18.2013 | Divorce

By Robert Anthony for YourTango.com There's no denying that regardless of time and progress, men still hold the advantage in the workplace. The tid...

Parenting Is Not About Being Equipped

Wendy Fontaine | Posted 03.16.2013 | Divorce
Wendy Fontaine

It doesn't matter if you're a mother or a father, single or married, rich or poor. It matters that you do what you can to be the parent your child deserves. It's hard work, but it's important.

Are Single Moms 'Not Equipped To Cope' With Sons?

Posted 01.11.2013 | Divorce

It seems like the internet can't stop talking about single mothers lately. It all started in early January, when single mother Pamela Gwyn Kripke ...

The Things You Almost Didn't Do

Wendy Fontaine | Posted 02.16.2013 | Parents
Wendy Fontaine

Angie forgot every one of her lines, but when the first few beats of "Thriller" came over the sound system, she became a different person. She slipped dark sunglasses over her eyes, jerked her head like a zombie coming back to life and strutted across the stage.

Managing Stress As a Single Parent

Brett Blumenthal | Posted 02.10.2013 | Parents
Brett Blumenthal

Parenthood is challenging enough, but parenthood as a single mom or dad can be much more stressful. Yet, not properly managing stress can cause us to become less effective as a parent, but also in life. In order to enjoy single parenthood, here are a few tips to reduce stress.

The Future Family: Stay-At-Home-Dads

Posted 12.10.2012 | HuffPost Live 321

A group of stay-at-home dads joined HuffPost Live host Jacob Soboroff to discuss their decision to take care of the children while their wives worked....

What Experts Don't Understand About My Daughter

2012-07-03-slatelogo.jpg | Posted 11.28.2012 | Parents

Written by Cristina Nehring for Slate If you’d told me five years ago that I was soon to bear a disabled child with blood cancer -- for whom I’...

Why I'm Grateful For My Divorce

Kristin Tennant | Posted 01.22.2013 | Divorce
Kristin Tennant

It's no secret that the holidays can be a stressful and emotional time for lots of people. For anyone who's recently experienced some type of loss, like a death or divorce, the stress and emotions are amplified.

Dear Girlfriend 911: Help! My Ex Won't Get Out of My Life

Jacquee Kahn | Posted 01.16.2013 | Women
Jacquee Kahn

I was with my boyfriend, Matthew, for seven years. We built a house together, I ran the office side of his business and I had a child by him. We never married. When I finally decided to leave the relationship, I had no claim to the house or the business. I left with nothing.

Why I Left My Child Behind

Kevin A. Hansen | Posted 01.14.2013 | Divorce
Kevin A. Hansen

When Carrie's marriage fell apart, she left her husband and made the heartbreaking decision to leave her child with him.

This Is What Single Parenting Looks Like

Huffington Post | Brittany Wong | Posted 11.06.2012 | Divorce

What does single parenting look like? HuffPost Divorce asked our community to send in photos of what single parenthood looks like in their day-to-d...

Talking to Kids About Politics

Dr. Peggy Drexler | Posted 01.01.2013 | Parents
Dr. Peggy Drexler

Talking to kids about politics helps them understand the world and their place in it, and starts to shift their thinking from "me" to "we." That is why it's important to discuss with kids, even those too young to yet understand all the specific policy points or platforms, why politics matters.