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TheSingleParentFamily.org is a site devoted to single parents
and single parent families in the Charlotte, NC area
NOTE: Many links throughout his site use pop up windows. WE DO NOT USE POP UP ADS.
If you use a program that prohibits pop up ads, you will need to temporarily disable it to view
certain links.
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Children of Divorce
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Excellent talk about divorce’s effects on children and what they face as a result.
Listen here....
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Christmas Articles
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Here are some great articles and resources to help you keep Christ in your Christmas this season.
Read more....
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Advice for Single Parents on Dealing with Holiday Stress
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Holidays can be stressful for most any family. Single Parent
and Step Parent families however, may experience more emotional stress than
normal.
Read more....
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Challenges in the Teen Years
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A biochemical barrage during puberty causes significant changes in your teen's body and brain.
Read more....
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New Charlotte Single Parent Online Community
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Connect with other single parents in the Charlotte area!
We have reposted our online
community for single parents
in the Charlotte area that offers:
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Personal profile creation
Post questions and comments - get notified when you get a response
Email-like private messaging system
Create polls
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Winter class to start January 12, 2006
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We will be completing our Fall class on December 15 but will start
our Winter class on January 12 with a service for all classes at Forest Hill church.
Actual class to begin January 19. Details coming.
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Protecting our children
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Protecting our kids from online predators.
It's estimated that one in five children has received an unwanted sexual solicitation while online.
As parents, it's our job to be informed to keep our children safe while online.
Read more....
Advice and precaution to avoid abductions
The recent headlines on sex offenders and abductions reminds parents, grandparents
and other caregivers of their worst nightmares. If you're not around, even for a moment,
and a stranger approaches your child- would your child know what to do?
Read more....
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Beware holiday ID scams
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You may be busy, but take time to watch for ID thieves' latest ploys.
Read more....
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Thursday night class extended through December 15
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Due to the success of the current class, we are extending our Thursday night class through
December 15.
New parents welcome!
Please scroll down for details.
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We need your help for study
of single fathers' experiences with work and family.
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Gayle Kaufman, Associate Professor of Sociology at Davidson College is conducting a study
for single dads willing to talk about their experiences as working fathers.
Further details can be found here.
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Excellent Article For Single Parents
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Dr. John Rosemond, who writes a nationally syndicated column on parenting, has some excellent
thoughts when it comes to single parents. To read the article, click here.
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Single Parent Family's
Thursday Night Class
Thursday Nights starting September 8,
6:30 - 8:00 pm at Forest Hill Church.
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Please note about class: We will be extending
through Thursday, December 15. Same time and
child care will continue to be provided.
ALSO PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF OUR MEETING FROM WEDNESDAY TO THURSDAY NIGHT.
We will start our class on Thursday, September 15 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM.
Also, dinner will be offered every Thursday night starting at 5:30 PM until 6:30 PM in the gym.
Who: ALL SINGLE PARENT FAMILIES
- Child care up to age 12 is being provided. IF YOU HAVE OLDER CHILDREN AND
WANT TO ATTEND, PLEASE CONTACT LARRY.
What: We will have an open discussion group based on topics we all
struggle with as parents.
We'll be talking about issues like: "How do I develop a game plan for parenting?",
"Guilt and the single parent", "Connecting with our Kids", "Dating as a single parent"
along with other topics.
When: Thursday nights from 6:30 to
8:30 pm. The class will last until December 15.
Where: At Forest Hill Church - Room FLC 211
For a map, click here.
MapQuest Directions Click Here
Cost: Free.
For more information, call Larry at 704-844-8858
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Lord, grant me time enough to do all the chores,
join in the games, help with the lessons, say the night prayers, and still have
a few moments left for me.
Lord, grant me energy enough to be bread baker and breadwinner,
knee patcher and peacekeeper, ball player and bill juggler.
Lord, grant me hands to wipe away the tears, to reach out when I'm needed, to hug
and to hold, to tickle and to touch.
Lord, grant me heart enough to share and care, to listen and to understand,
and to make a loving home for my family.
- Author Unknown
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by Dr. Kevin Leman
Don't Expect Perfection
My hands are small please don't expect perfection whenever I... make a bed, draw a picture or throw
a ball. My legs are short; please slow down so I can keep up with you.
Encourage Exploration
My eyes have not seen the world as yours have; please let me explore safely; don't restrict me unnecessarily
Balance Relationships & Responsibilities
Housework will always be there. I'm only little for a short time please talk to me about this wonderful
world, and so willingly.
Don't Nag
My feelings are tender; please be sensitive to my needs; don't nag me all day long (you wouldn't want to
be nagged for your inquisitiveness). Treat me as you would like to be treated.
Treasure Their Children Daily
I am a special gift from God; please treasure me as God intended you to do, holding me accountable
for my actions, giving me guidelines to live by, and disciplining me in a loving manner.
Encourage Regularly
I need your encouragement, but not your praise to grow. Please go easy on the criticism; remember,
you can criticize the things I do without criticizing me.
Aren't Controlling
Please give me the freedom to make decisions concerning myself. Permit me to fail, so that I can
learn from my mistakes. Then someday I'll be prepared to make the kind of decisions life requires.
Celebrate Achievement
Please don't do things over for me. That makes me feel that my efforts didn't quite measure up to your
expectations. I know it's hard, but please don't try to compare me with my brother or sister.
Model Their Faith
Please take me to Sunday school and church regularly, setting a good example for me to follow.
I enjoy learning more about God.
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I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13
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