Widowers

6 Survival Strategies For All Single Parents

Maria Lin | Posted 05.21.2012

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Maria Lin

You matter. Your children may be the center of your universe, but it doesn't mean that you have to disappear to give them everything they need.

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How to Console a Grieving Friend During the Holidays

Ashley Davis Bush, LCSW | Posted 02.19.2012

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Ashley Davis Bush, LCSW

Consoling a griever can feel like a frightening task. However, if you follow these six tips designed to open your heart and offer your support, your grieving friend will be most grateful.

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Bra Clasps and Dating at 51

Michael Apstein | Posted 12.18.2011

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Michael Apstein

Basically, I suck at dating. Maybe I waited too long. I was wrecked by the loss of my wife, and had young teens at home I was suddenly raising on my own, so despite friends and professionals pushing, I waited. About three and a half years I waited.

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Dead Moms = Better Dads?

Vicki Larson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Vicki Larson

There was a lot of excitement two years ago when Clive Owen's movie The Boys Are Back, based on the true story of a single dad, was released. A lot of...

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Safe Haven: Another Safe Story From Sparks

Jackie K. Cooper | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jackie K. Cooper

Sparks writes sentimental tearjerkers that are just dramatic enough to be engrossing and just sad enough to bring on tears. Most critics give his novels short shrift and dismiss him as a pop author.

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Know Your 1,138 Marital Privileges, Courtesy of the Feds

Bella DePaulo | Posted 05.25.2011

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Bella DePaulo

The report also makes it clear that some of the 1,000+ laws identified "may not directly create benefits, rights, or privileges" for married people.

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