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Thrifty Thursday: File Your Family Court Papers Pro Se

Reading about how the Michael Jackson and Jon and Kate Gosselin families plan to handle their respective custody arrangements has been interesting. But not every family has the means...

Cope With Mid-Summer Madness: Enforce Limits, Prevent Meltdowns, and Enjoy Your Kids

Summer is all about relaxing the rules a bit, isn't it? We get to stay up a little later, sleep in a little more, and indulge ourselves in guilt-free...

Poll: Who Should Get Custody of Michael Jackson's Children?

Update: On Monday, June 29, 2009, Katherine Jackson was granted temporary custody of all three children. I'm sure by now that we all have opinions about who should...

Thriving Single Parent of the Week: S.V.D

This week's "Thriving Single Parent of the Week" is a mom who wrote in to share her tips for how to cope when your kids are away visiting the other...

Thrifty Thursday: 25 Free and Low-Cost Visitation Ideas for Non-Custodial Parents

Fortunately, having fun with your kids does not require spending a lot of money. Of course, you can get carried away with expensive outings, but it really isn't necessary,...

What Advice Do You Have for Jon and Kate Gosselin as They Attempt Joint Custody?

It's official: Jon and Kate Gosselin have announced their intention to separate. In case you didn't see the show, there's a video of the big announcement...

The Movie Up! Taps into Some Unexpected Emotions

I finally had the chance to see the movie Up! over the weekend. For the most part, I really, really enjoyed it. But there was one thing that...

Thriving Single Parent of the Week: Involved Single Dads

Here's to all the involved single dads out there: Happy Father's Day! Whether you're a full-time custodial parent, or the kind of dad who makes spending time with his children...

Thrifty Thursday: Vacationing in Lean Times

I know you're doing everything you can to save money right now, and I'd be the last person to advise you to splurge on something big this summer. But...

Avoid Yet Another Mix-Up: Prepare Your Child to Fly Alone as an Unaccompanied Minor

Within the span of two days, employees assisting two separate Continental flights inadvertently placed children flying alone on the wrong flights. On Saturday, an 8-year-old girl en route to...