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Becoming a Stepmother from Marlo Thomas

by the editors at MarloThomas.com, Posted May 17th 2011

When I realized I was going to have the title of "stepmother," I thought, "Oh, no, I don't want to be one of those!" In fairy tales and children's ...When I realized I was going to have the title of "stepmother," I thought, "Oh, no, I don't want to be one of those!" In fairy tales and children's stories, stepmothers are usually villains.
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Opinion: Parents of Austic Children Have More to Celebrate Than Mourn

by Tom Henderson, Posted May 12th 2011

No matter how you slice it, it's a stressful job, and the hours stink. But the rewards? Phenomenal. Credit: Getty Images I am the ...As parents, we should appreciate what we have rather than whining about what we don't.
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Temper Tantrums: Mama Don't Play That Game

by Jennifer Mattern, Posted Mar 4th 2011

When temper tantrums hit, this mom doesn't back down. Illustration by Dori Hartley
It's one of those mornings. I try not to take ...There is no negotiating with a first-grade terrorist. One must be prepared to make a spectacle.
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Most Americans Believe Single Motherhood Is Bad for Society, Survey Finds

by Honey Berk, Posted Feb 17th 2011

Single mom? You're being judged. Credit: Corbis If you're a single mother struggling to raise kids on your own, here's another ...If you're a single mother struggling to raise kids on your own, here's another challenge to add to your list: Most Americans disapprove of your lifestyle.
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Greater Than or Less Than? Dating as a Single Mother

by Jennifer Mattern, Posted Feb 11th 2011

When you're dating as a single mother, it's about the kids, too. Illustration by Dori Hartley
I'm not dating anyone right now. ...If there's one thing I've learned from my relationships, it's that ignoring my intuition is a slippery slope.
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Blinging the Tree, Girl Style

by Jennifer Mattern, Posted Dec 22nd 2010

Illustration by Dori Hartley "We don't have to add more bling to the tree," says my mother. "Uh, yes, we do," I say. "God gave the ...Once, before the divorce, there was a papa bear here, decorating with us. Now, decorating the tree is a girls-only activity.
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What, We're Poor?

by Jennifer Mattern, Posted Dec 20th 2010

Illustration by Dori Hartley "Are you poor?" One of my daughter's schoolmates recently asked her this question. Still thwacking ...I believe poverty is the last great American taboo. It sure isn't the sort of thing one tweets about to friends, or "Likes" on Facebook. We use euphemisms consistently: A little strapped. Need to tighten our belts. Here in the U.S., our culture is still churning out lyrics from the classic American dream: You can be a success if you just want it badly enough! Pull yourself up by your bootstraps! Go back to school! Take any job! Get on TV! Write a children's book!
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Single Parents: How to Create New Holiday Family Traditions

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Dec 13th 2010

Kathy Kingston and her daughter, Noreen, began creating new holiday traditions when Noreen was a toddler. Credit: Kingston family photo
As a ...For many single parents, traditional holiday celebrations are a thing of the past, and they are trying to create new magical moments of peace and joy that bind their new version of family together.
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