Single+Parent+Families

**Single Parent Families** When they do something that makes you proud (good grades, learn something new, overcome a challenge, etc.), there is no doubt that part of it is attributed to YOUR tender loving care. ~ Single Mom

· A single parent (also lone parent and sole parent) is a parent who cares for one or more children without the assistance of another parent in the home. The legal definition of "single parenthood" may vary according to the local laws of different nations or regions. Causes: ** · Divorce · Adoption · Artificial insemination · Surrogate motherhood, · Extramarital pregnancy · Death of parent · <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">Out of Wedlock birth <span style="display: block; font-size: 20px; color: #0073ff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;">**Facts** <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msoansilanguage: EN;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Single parenthood is a stage of life rather than a lifelong family form. Many re-partner and form a blended family.
 * <span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #006bff; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">Definition of a Single Parent family: **
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<span style="display: block; font-size: 20px; color: #0073ff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;">**Who is the "Average" Single Parent?** <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msoansilanguage: EN;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">When you think of the phrase "single parent," what comes to mind? Do you picture someone like yourself? You might be surprised to know how much you have in common with the "average" single parent. <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msoansilanguage: EN;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">According to Custodial Mothers and Fathers and Their Child Support: 2005, released by the U.S. Census Bureau in August, 2007, there are approximately 13.6 million single parents in the United States today, and those parents are responsible for raising 21.2 million children (approximately 26% of children under 21 in the U.S. today).

<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msoansilanguage: EN;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">So what's the "average" single parent really like? According to the U.S. Census Bureau...

<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msoansilanguage: EN;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">She is a Mother: <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore; msoansilanguage: EN;"> o <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Approximately 84% of custodial parents are mothers, and <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore; msoansilanguage: EN;"> o <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">16% of custodial parents are fathers

<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msoansilanguage: EN;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;"> Divorced or Separated, <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore; msoansilanguage: EN;"> o <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Of the mothers who are custodial parents: <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msoansilanguage: EN;"> § <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">44% are currently divorced or separated <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msoansilanguage: EN;"> § <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">33% have never been married <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msoansilanguage: EN;"> § <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">22% are married (In most cases, these numbers represent women who have remarried.) <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msoansilanguage: EN;"> § <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">1% were widowed <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore; msoansilanguage: EN;"> o <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Of the fathers who are custodial parents: <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msoansilanguage: EN;"> § <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">57% are divorced or separated <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msoansilanguage: EN;"> § <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">24% are currently married (In most cases, these numbers represent men who have remarried.) <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msoansilanguage: EN;"> § <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">18% have never married <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msoansilanguage: EN;"> § <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">1% were widowed

<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msoansilanguage: EN;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;"> Employed: <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore; msoansilanguage: EN;"> o <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Mothers <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msoansilanguage: EN;"> § <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">79% of custodial single mothers are gainfully employed <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msoansilanguage: EN;"> § <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">50% work full time, year round <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msoansilanguage: EN;"> § <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">29% work part-time or part-year <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore; msoansilanguage: EN;"> o <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Fathers <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msoansilanguage: EN;"> § <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">92% of custodial single fathers are gainfully employed <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msoansilanguage: EN;"> § <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">74% work full time, year round <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msoansilanguage: EN;"> § <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">18% work part-time or part-year

<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msoansilanguage: EN;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Children Do Not Live in Poverty: <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore; msoansilanguage: EN;"> o <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">27.7% of custodial single mothers and their children live in poverty <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore; msoansilanguage: EN;"> o <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">11.1% of custodial single fathers and their children live in poverty <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msoansilanguage: EN;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Does Not Receive Public Assistance: <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore; msoansilanguage: EN;"> o <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">31% of all single parents receive public assistance <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore; msoansilanguage: EN;"> o <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Only 6% of single parents receive TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msoansilanguage: EN;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">40 Years Old or Older: <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore; msoansilanguage: EN;"> o <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">37.7% of custodial mothers are 40 years old or older <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msoansilanguage: EN;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Raising One Child: <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore; msoansilanguage: EN;"> o <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">56% of custodial mothers are raising one child from the absent parent <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-ansi-language: EN; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore; msoansilanguage: EN;"> o <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">44% have two or more children living with them <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">You're on call 24/7. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">You make sure the kids are up in time to get ready for school each morning. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">You kiss every boo-boo. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">You recognize your children as uniquely gifted and valuable individuals. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">You tuck them in at night and make sure they're getting enough rest. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">You plan every birthday celebration. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">You make breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">You help your children with their homework. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">You've created a warm and loving home. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">You're the one who gets up at night when they're sick. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">You're also the one who misses work to take care of them. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">You've taught them the value of friendship. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">You plan fun activities like roller skating, bowling, and hiking. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">You teach them the value of hard work. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">You demonstrate the value of money by spending carefully. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">You help your kids make good decisions on a daily basis. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">You answer their questions about the other parent. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">You read to them. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">You're the one keeping an eye on how much TV they watch. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">You've learned to organize every aspect of your lives. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">You know the difference between "wants" and "needs." <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">You've taught your children to be responsible for themselves. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">You demonstrate resilience and determination every day. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">Your kids know they're loved. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">Your kids are proud of you, too. **<span style="font-size: 16pt; color: #006bff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">Educator Tidbits ** <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">Single-parent families can supply the necessities for a flourishing and functional family. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">Recognize the change if a children becomes part of a single-parent family through the death or divorce. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">Give the student opportunities for talking with teachers and counselors or attending group sessions of other who are in the same situation. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">Parents and teachers need to communicate throughout a child’s education, but it is essential during periods of change to know what is happening both at home and at school and to help the child overcome distress. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">Offer convenient times for parent-teacher conferences. ( Early mornings, evenings, or weekends) If the child does not attend the conference, parents may need child care at these times. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">Acknowledge and communicate with the noncustodial parent if they have contact with the child. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">Learn parents’ names. Always check records to determine the names of the children and the parent, because they may not be the same. Also check records to know the relationship with the child. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">Help parents become involved easily. It is great to find a way all parents can be involved without putting great stress on the family. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">Encourage communication among parents. Great way to create parent-to-parent newsletter. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif';">Use care in communication. When communicating with parents be effective, positive and knowledgeable. <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msobidifontfamily: Symbol;">· <span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #0073ff; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;">Reach out.
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