Family Forum / Parenting / Single Parents / October 2003

I'm a single parent who owns my own home but receives no child
support...(just a little background info)
I've been seeing a man for about 15 months now who is also separated
but has no children.  When I met him, he had been living with his

Hi am a single dad of 2 children, I just want to say I respect all of
you ladies doing it on your own . Raising children is such a challenge,
as it is . I have been doing it for 8 years now , and just wanted to say
thanks.

Hello again,
I just recently started reading this group but I have an advice question for
all of you.  I tore my meniscus (cartilage) in my right knee and I have a
very active 2.5 year old.  I am having trouble doing the most simple tasks

  The Real Story of
The Garden of Eden
"God, I have a problem.."
"What's the problem, Eve?"

Hi This may of interest to single parents.
I provide the following courses.
Wills Writing Business course.
Writing your own Will. Suitable for single parents.

Hey there.... Im a young mum looking for young mums and to chat with about
everyday things :) Pls get back to me :)

Dennis, you'll love this one. ;)
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Kids Ask The Darndest Questions...  {long}
Q: Daddy, why did we have to attack Iraq?

I am accessing through Google and they are saying it is a three to
five hour wait for a message to post.  That doesn't bode for any rapid
fire posting....like sometimes could happen in the 'old days'  Is
there a faster way?

Hi everyone, my name is Sally and I've been lurking here for a long while
now. I have a problem that I could use some of your no nonsense advice with.
I have two sons, 12 and 10, and I have to decide on a secondary school for
the younger one by the end of the week. the eldest goes ...

I am a 30 year old stay at home mom of a 22-month old daughter. I baby-sit
occasionally for friends but I need to have something more regular. I am
real cheap and will even negotiate a rate that will suit your budget. I
prefer to baby-sit in my own home, only because I do not drive. ...

So I thought by now I'd be done making costumes, but Sarah had a skating
costume party and a dance next week.  I just hadn't had time to do anything so
Sat I went out, bought a pattern and fabric and in one day whipped up a Statue
of Liberty costume for her.  I have to say, it's one ...

I'm not the designated postee of the FAQ nor am I trying to take over
the job.  Ms. B will be back to posting it in November.  She's currently
on a dial-up without newsserver abilities. Meanwhile,  Job hunting and
Luke are taking up her time at the moment.  

Hi y'all.  
I've been gone for a while but I am so glad to see that so many of you
are still here.  For those of you who don't know me, I am a sort of
ex-single parent.. my kidlet is in her Jr. year of college and so has

I am a single mother of 3.Just thought I would try this out and see
what kind of feedback I get. I have 4 children but three live at home
with me. I have 2 boys ages 22 and 12 and 2 girls ages 15 and 9.
It's a tough life raising children on your own now a days and I could

PREFACE:
Hello. My name is L. Peake. I never committed a crime or did anyone harm,
but somehow my life has turned out rather badly. Without going into the
details, let it suffice to say that I am now raising a child alone, have