http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:23:32 -0700 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:51:15 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Help-a-mother-meet-some-mothers?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner There are about 1,840 homeless families in Los Angeles (totaling 4,855 individuals). Of those, an estimated 1,546 families are headed by single moms.* There is no government program that provides diapers. Most laundromats will not allow cloth ... family-friendly events family-friendly volunteerism Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:51:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Help-a-mother-meet-some-mothers?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Disney-on-Ice-brings-Worlds-of-Fantasy-to-SoCal?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner Disney on Ice will be bringing their new show Worlds of Fantasy to several SoCal venues, beginning with the Staples Center Dec. 17 - 20. Worlds of Fantasy features several Disney/Pixar favorites from Cars, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, a... Disney on Ice family-friendly events Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:58:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Disney-on-Ice-brings-Worlds-of-Fantasy-to-SoCal?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Sublime-SoCal-Single-Parents-Sarah-Maizes?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner Like most single parents, Sarah Maizes knows how to multi-task. In her professional life, Maizes has been a published author (The Bridesmaid’s Guerrilla Handbook), developed entertainment for King World and Mattel, and has now established he... single parents Sublime SoCal Single Parents Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:32:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Sublime-SoCal-Single-Parents-Sarah-Maizes?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Sublime-SoCal-Single-Parents-Amy-Anderson?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner Sublime SoCal Single mom Amy Anderson doesn't have a day job: she's a stand-up comedian. Anderson agrees that the best advice for single parents is to accept help, "and don't be afraid to ask for more when you need it! This go... single parents Sublime SoCal Single Parents Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:57:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Sublime-SoCal-Single-Parents-Amy-Anderson?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Sublime-SoCal-Single-Parents-Jessica-Bern?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner Jessica Bern is a comedienne, actress, creator of the video and blog series BERNTHIS, a published writer, LA Moms contributor, co-founder of The Mouthy Housewives, a humorous advice site for parents, and thriving LA single mom. Jessica writes: ... single parents Sublime SoCal Single Parents Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:45:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Sublime-SoCal-Single-Parents-Jessica-Bern?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Downtown-Burbank-hosts-its-2nd-annual-Dog-Parade-this-Howloween?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner Celebrate Halloween in Downtown Burbank...and bring your dog! Kids can trick-or-treat at the stores on San Fernando (between Magnolia and Angeleno) from 4 pm - 7 pm on October 31. The 2nd Annual Dog Parade starts at 6 pm at the AMC Walkwa... family-friendly events Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:17:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Downtown-Burbank-hosts-its-2nd-annual-Dog-Parade-this-Howloween?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Sublime-SoCal-Single-Parents-Lolita-Carrico?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner This space will be profiling single parents that have made the transition from surviving as a single parent to thriving as a single parent. Lolita Carrico, a mompreneur, founded the site ModernMom.com (which she sold last year), and is now th... single parents Sublime SoCal Single Parents Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:23:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Sublime-SoCal-Single-Parents-Lolita-Carrico?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Kidspace-15th-annual-Pumpkin-Festival-this-weekend?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner Kidspace Children's Museum will hold their annual Pumpkin Festival this weekend. Along with the requisite pumpkin patch, children will have the opportunity for crafts, face painting, and carnival games. Entertainment acts include Radio Disney, Debi ... family-friendly events Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:23:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Kidspace-15th-annual-Pumpkin-Festival-this-weekend?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d28-The-Big-Read?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; m... education family-friendly events Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:51:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d28-The-Big-Read?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d28-New-social-safe-website-for-tweens?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner facechipz.com FaceChipz is a new website, launching today, for children ages 8 and up to socialize online in a safe environment.  FaceChipz are actual chips (kind of like a poker chip) designed with emoticons and have a registration code. In ... child safety Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:23:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d28-New-social-safe-website-for-tweens?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d21-New-study-finds-that-two-is-not-always-better-than-one?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner Video courtesy of OSUexperts Just in time for National Unmarried and Singles Week, a new study confirms that stability is more important than marital status. Claire Kamp Dush specifically analyzed her data to compare not just on the parents' marit... single parents National Singles Week Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:02:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d21-New-study-finds-that-two-is-not-always-better-than-one?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d16-National-Singles-Week-Sept-20--26?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner AtMP Next week is National Singles Week. Unmarried households are now the majority in America. Here in LA County, 16.3% of households are run by single parents (12.1% are moms, 4.2% are dads). Bella DePaulo's new book, Single With Attitude, is th... single parents Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:08:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d16-National-Singles-Week-Sept-20--26?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Homosexuality-a-high-risk-factor-in-teen-suicide?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner The Trevor Project Homosexual, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning youth that lack familial support are nine times more likely to consider suicide than their heterosexual peers. Peer rejection can also be a factor. In general, most teena... Suicide Prevention Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:54:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Homosexuality-a-high-risk-factor-in-teen-suicide?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Beverly-Hills-High-coming-to-a-store-near-you?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner Photo: Compose/Stock Xchng It seems that schools are seeking corporate funding and merchandising opportunities to make up their budget deficits. Beverly Hills High is hoping to market merchandise to tweens and teens nationwide (and beyond), schoo... education Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:37:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Beverly-Hills-High-coming-to-a-store-near-you?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d1-School-lunch-options?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner SlowFoodLA Do your kids buy lunch or participate in the meal assistance program, or do you pack them a lunch? Either way, here are some things to chew on as your kids prepare to go back to school. While kids may love eating their school lunch (or ... single parents education family-friendly events Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:44:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d1-School-lunch-options?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Keeping-our-children-safe?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner National Crime Prevention Council The story of the 17-year-old girl killed in a botched robbery is a terrible wake-up call to Los Angeles parents that no matter how trustworthy our children are, the adults they encounter may not be. Of course, we ... child safety Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:16:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Keeping-our-children-safe?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Preparing-your-family-for-emergencies?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner Photo: lcs9/Stock Xchange Fire season has begun here in L.A. It's a busy time, what with school starting and all, but while you're school supply shopping, you might want to consider checking your emergency kits and adding some First Aid and other ... single parents Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:28:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Preparing-your-family-for-emergencies?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Discount-tickets-to-Disney-Live?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner For more info, visit Disney.com Readers can get $3 off each ticket for the brand new musical production Disney Live! Rockin' Road Show, starring Mickey, Minnie and other favorite characters. The show will be playing at these Southland locations: ... family-friendly events Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:44:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Discount-tickets-to-Disney-Live?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Divorce-101-Yes-its-okay-to-celebrate-your-divorce?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner Photo: asifthebes/Stock Xchange Divorce is almost never easy. There are very few cases, particularly when there are children involved, that spouses enter into the decision lightly to end the marriage.  The circumstances can vary, the content... divorce Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:23:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Divorce-101-Yes-its-okay-to-celebrate-your-divorce?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m8d8-Getting-Ready-for-the-Next-School-Year?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner Don't forget the camera on the 1st day of school! Nobody wants to hear it yet, but the summer is beginning to wrap up. While LAUSD still has most of August, some other SoCal Districts will be starting their school year in the next couple of weeks.... single parents education Sat, 08 Aug 2009 23:39:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6535-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m8d8-Getting-Ready-for-the-Next-School-Year?cid=exrss-LA-Single-Parenting-Examiner