Statista reveals that in 2025, around 15.3 million children in the U.S. were living with their single mom. Meanwhile, another 3.3 million children are documented to be living with their single dad. Such numbers have decreased ever since their peak in the year 2012. How can a mother lose custody of her child? This is…
Category: Parenting
My blog covers education and children’s books. When I cover parenting issues, it usually contains book recommendations. Parenting topics include academic subjects, summer learning, bullying, special needs, fitness and more.
Does Legal Separation Protect You Financially?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics, the divorce rate in America has been going down for the past twenty years. The provisional figure stated for 2023 is 672,502 divorces in the country. Some couples are in the process of seeking legal separation, which allows them to live in different abodes by…
Which States Have the Highest Child Support Payments?
Depending on the state where a parent lives, child support obligations may greatly vary. The noncustodial parent is accountable for monthly payments. The state guidelines that determine the noncustodial parent’s income can effectively determine the child support amount. According to The Woodlands child support lawyer Maliah I. Wilson, the purpose of child support is to…
Is Possessing a Fake ID a Crime?
In August 2024, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at O’Hare International Airport seized more than 40 shipments of fake driver’s licenses at the International Mail facility since August. College students under 21 often use these fake IDs to gain entry into bars or establishments that serve alcohol. The act of carrying or using…
What Happens If a Minor Drinks?
The CDC reports that alcohol stands as the primary substance that young Americans misuse most frequently. In 2023, 22% of all the high school students surveyed reported alcohol intake during the previous month. Alcohol consumption leads to two dangerous effects, which include dizziness and impaired coordination. Your health will face further risks that extend beyond…
My Eldest won a MacDowell Fellowship!
MacDowell is an artist’s residency program in Peterborough, New Hampshire. The program was founded in 1907 by composer Edward MacDowell and his wife, pianist and philanthropist Marian MacDowell. When our oldest daughter texted, screaming as one can do via text, that she and her business partner had both received a MacDowell Fellowship, I knew it…
The Toothbrush Mistake Most Parents Make (And Why It Matters for Your Child’s Dental Health)
As a parent, you focus on teaching the big lessons, from riding a bike to reciting the alphabet. However, some of the most effective strategies for protecting your child’s long-term health are simple and overlooked. Regarding dental care, dads often underestimate the importance of choosing the right toothbrush and understanding the 3-3-3 rule for brushing…







