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single, pregnant and going to the playa 2008

2008-08-03T15:39:06Z

Looking for some cool moms-to-be that are single, pregnant and still doing what they love . . .burning man. This is my 7th year so I know what I'm getting myself into. Excited, scared, self-conscious and feeling a little isolated. My friends are AMAZING; however . . . I don't know anyone that can really relate.

Any super cool moms-to-be out there??? :)

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hi I'm new and I have a decent question...

2008-07-12T22:13:35Z

I tried posting this on my other single mom and dad tribes but nobody responded, dont' know why, but here it goes.....Oh, and Hi, I'm amy!!! So my ex was a bully, hurt my kid, me while I was pregnant and mortally wounded my chihauaha. Just cause he was mad. So I moved far far away and said he would never see his baby as long as he lived. So all of a sudden from everywhere I am getting " He has a right to see his baby, you're being vindictive amy, people change amy, when he sees his baby he'll change amy" and many other helpful guiding notes to lighten my day. So I"m going back to eugene next month and I'm kind of wondering, are they right? am I being a beeyatch? should I let him see his kid even though he was a complete freak? Thanks for any input, and if nobody responds to this, maybe someone could tell me why,,,,,,,,,,too much maybe? thanks, amy

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struggling with my boy, please help...

2008-06-01T18:36:32Z

Hello everyone...

I am running into problems with my almost 5 yr. old son. I feel like i am repeating myself alot asking him to follow thru with things he needs to do. Simple stuff like lets get dressed, I have started to get pretty straight forward and demanding. I have tried charts, stickers, stamps rewards, taking things away, yelling, i have even honestly thought that maybe he just needs a little wack on the bottom because i just do not feel like i am reaching him.I am usually pretty patient though honestly, I am totally starting to lose my mind. I thought that maybe it was a hearing problem but i had his ears checked and everything is a ok in that area. He really is such an amazing lillte guy. Such asweet dear boy... i am truly sooooo blessed. i am just really struggling. I am a single mama and i was raised also without a dad of my own , so sometimes i wonder if my parenting is not dominant enough...

Has anyone ever gone through this and figured out how to correct this? What do you do that is working for you?

I hope i am not offending anyone, i just am feeling really deperate...

If you have anything to share please feel free...

Bala

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Single Parents' Intentional Community Search

2008-04-30T06:22:09Z

My name is Dawn and I am interested in finding or forming an intentional community that focuses on the co-parenting and educating of children, empowered childbirth, living in harmony with the earth, and reinventing the paradigm of co-habitation through communication that heals, inspires and creates. I am currently living in a great big farmhouse on five acres of land 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta, with enough space to build ten to fifteen separate homes that share in the seven terrace garden and ample green space, but I am also open to relocation globally, and would love any interest/support/guidance you may have!

I am a 32 year old single mother of one with one on the way, living in Atlanta, GA. I am currently a practicing free lance doula with 12 births' experience. I am employed full time as a nanny and have over 9 years experience as a child care provider. I have designed a curriculum for elevating a child's knowledge of language from wrote memorization (knowing the ABC song) to conceptual understanding, (knowing each letter's sound and beginning to form words) and have implemented it with children at age 2 and 3 with much success. I am Waldorf oriented in my approach to education, and am 15 months away from obtaining a degree in Educational Psychology and Organizational Management, and my teaching license. I have had 10 years of training in effective communication and conflict resolution through Landmark Education ( www.landmarkeducation.com), the Center for Inner Knowing (www.ik.org), and private paths of study.

If you or anyone you know is a part of a community that might be able to put my skill set to use, or are interested in investing in a beautiful piece of land here in Atlanta and beginning one from the ground floor, please write!

Thank you for your ear and blessings to you all in this New Year!

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questions about child support

2007-12-19T03:35:26Z

generally, what percentage of the father's income is reassigned to child support? i stay at home during the days with the baby, and work 2 nights a week.
thanks.

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Sex with Ex?

2007-12-19T03:30:26Z

What's everyone's opinion on having sex with the ex?

Perhaps it depends on your individual situation? Here's mine in a nutshell: my ex left me, made me feel like it was all my fault, then I found out she began having an affair towards the end of our marriage and is still involved with that person. It will be a year on the 27th of this month that we've been separated. I wouldn't even think of initiating anything sexual but SHE did after our oldest daughter's birthday party a few days ago. Not too long ago, I brought up the fact that we had sex a few times even after our separation and she completely denied it and pretended to not remember or know what I was talking about. That was quite a surreal moment. Perhaps she did that to convince herself that she hadn't been unfaithful to the person she had been having the affair with.

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New tribe "Single-parenting teen boys"

2007-12-02T21:03:57Z

visit and join!

http://tribes.tribe.net/singleparentingteenboys

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New Tribe: Child's Play

2007-10-20T04:56:49Z

Hi Everyone, I've created a new tribe called Child's Play. Share and find new ideas about how we can help our children to learn and develop through play and have fun doing it!

http://tribes.tribe.net/childsplay

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Pen Pals for the kids?

2007-09-03T03:43:01Z

I was just sitting here thinking (which can be dangerous sometimes lol) what happened to pen pals? I use to have 'em all over the world when I was a kid. What if we did that here? Maybe have our kids write a mini-profile about themselves and we can arrange for them to write to each other. And by mini-profile i mean : name, age, location, interests. Keep it simple. My girls are willing. (they are 9 and 12 by the way) And it can be either snail mail (old school way :) ) or e-mail..

What do you think?

If yes, then I'll start.....

Miah (girl) 9 years old - b-day 6-14
4th grade
California
Is a blue belt in taekwondo, loves art, dancing, music, reading, acting, origami and computers (and more)

Kyla (girl) 12 years old - b-day 3-20
7th grade
California
Is a Level 6 competitive rhythmic gymnast (and has gone to nationals 2 years in a row!), takes ballet, loves reading, music, computers, art, making friendship bracelets and other things for her friends and for sale, loves to crochet (and more)

If you'd like your child to write to either (or both) of mine send me a message.
If this doesn't work, that's fine too, but it was worth a try!!!
:)
Jessica

((also posted in "hip parents"))

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so, this is funny...

2007-08-22T16:49:38Z

to day my girls, ages 6 & 9 had their first day of school. my ex husband (age 48) shows up with his new 24 year old girlfriend. it ws pretty funny watching the other parents that we have gotten to know over the last few years try and keep a straight face as he was introducing her to them. she was pretty over the top with her fauning over the girls, but i'm thinking she was pretty nervos. it's not like she is old enough to have ever had that experiance before! my girls like her, she's basically a new playmate for them.
my girls asked if i was ok with her being there (after the fact) i said as long as they like her and she is good to them it's all good with me.

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help, i need advise

2007-08-22T16:44:20Z

so my ex and i have been split for about a year now. he and i do not see eye to eye on anything and try to keep contact to a minimum. 6 months ago i started dating my best friend of over 20 yrs. this was a shock to my ex, (but not bigger than the shock to me and neil when we figured out we were in love) anyway, my ex started throwing out all kinds of rules and regulations he wanted followed and making threats to call police when the one time my bf and my girls were together at a swim party and they all played together.

so now, my ex has started seeing someone. i was very happy at first cuz it takes his focus off of me. his new gf is 24 (he is 48) they have been seeing eachother about 3 wks and she is already pretty much living there, so far all goo, i don't care, untill after his weekend visit last weekend his new gf calls my daughters the next day to tell them she loves them and misses them already. this doesn't sit well with me, but i let it go mostly because my ex is totaly irrational and having a rational conversation with him is impossible. so today my girls come home and i find out that the new gf has my girls cuddeling in bed with her and my ex is having her deal with "her" girls when he is in a bad mood and doesn' feel like it.

now i'm not real into leting this stuff go. it's way too over the top for me at this point. i have purposly kep6t my time with my bf and my girls to a minimum so as to let my girls get used to the whole mommy has a bf thing and bring him into their lives in this capasity slowly. my ex doesn't get that concept and i'm at a loss as to how to handel this situation. am i just over reacting or am i justified in this not "feeling" right?

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Ex. wants to move out of state with my son!

2007-06-18T20:51:26Z

Hi, looking for some support / ideas for dealing with this. My Ex. wife wants to move to Oregon (I live in L.A.) and take our 11 year old son with her. We have been discussing it rationally and without any hostility (suprising!). We have a selltement agreement that says she can't do anything like this without my consent so I have options. She is looking to be near her only remaining family, her brother, his wife and there kids that she is close to. I am really torn between digging in my heals and saying NO, but that will just be a huge fight that will not be good for anyone. I have discussed it with my son and he knows he will miss me, but I can tell he is excited about the adventure. We have talked about having him stay with me during the summer, and South West flights are cheap so I could vist every few months. Does anyone have any experience with a situation like this? I am really scared, and I don't want to look back with hindsight and see this was a stupid idea.
Thanks and love in advance.

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How do you explain this to a child?

2007-06-14T16:17:41Z

Ok I am in an interesting situation.......

I have a 3 month old son with a wonderful guy, who has turned out to be an incredible father. Even though our little guy was not planned he has stepped up as a daddy and really trully loves our little guy. We do have some interesting things to explain to our little guy in the future though....and just wondering if anyone had some ideas as to how to approach them.

1) Our little guy was not planned and we were not or do not plan on being married, currently we are taking the "surprise girt" route in explaining that he wasn't planned but he is very much loved and appreciated.

2) The father has an older son from a previous realtionship so our little guy has a half brother he may or may not know in the future. We currently live in VA and the other child lives in CA. How do explain the fact that he has a half brother but may not ever know him? How do you also approach the subject with the older child? The older child will be 7 in Feb and our little guy will be 4 months old. We also are strugling with trying to explain the weird family dynamics as our baby's grandmother on his dads side may or may not choose to be a part of his life as well. His mother has yet to even see the baby and may not ever see him. We have no idea how to address things like holidays as the baby gets older as right now its been a given that Dad spends all holidays with the older child and his family in CA.....but now there are two kids so how do you keep one from not being left out if they don't have a relationship?

The older boy has lots of questions and seems confused as to how he has a brother but he can't have the baby live with him...he has asked that the baby move in with him and his mom which he seems to think makes sense....

3) On the day we found out I was pregnant the father of the baby came out of the closet so how do you explain the whole gay issue to the new baby? It was overwelming to say the least but I also know his dad is a great guy so I am looking for strategies to explain this to the little one as he grows up...I know dad will be involved and that he trully loves both of his sons.

I know this all probably sounds like a soap opera but any suggestions would be great :)

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are there any advocacy groups or organizations for single parents

2007-02-09T20:04:49Z

Hi, my name is Ev and I have a relative with a new born. I was wondering if anyone knew of any groups or websites that help single parents with the everyday struggles of being a single parent.

thanks

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I have a story to share

2007-01-06T22:02:06Z

I have a story to share,
My daughter’s mother died more than a year ago.
We were divorced, I live in Reno, NV, and she lived in Hilliard, OH.
We had a very god relationship, and talked often and visited each other, vent on vacation etc…
So she died.
My in-laws tried to keep her death a secret for me.
They hid my daughter from me, and the CPD refused to be involved.
So I finally get possession of my daughter, and we fly back here.
A few weeks go by, and I am being served with court papers, they sue me for custody.
Stating that since I am a foreign citizen, I can move my daughter out of the country...
Ohio has a “Grandparents right law” that they are abusing.
Any way, after about 9 months we reach a settlement and Kati is supposed to visit them each winter and part of summer break, and being a nice guy, I offer to help with airfare since I am an airline employee.
Two moths my employment ended, and I notified my in-laws that they would have to carry the normal airfare.
I heard nothing, not unusual; they also have phone privileges with my daughter that they rarely exercise.
Two days ago, I get an email where they just cancel the winter brake visit, not apologizing, not asking if I have other plans, they just cancel it.

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Single parents a political factor to count on

2006-11-25T20:48:04Z

It is 5,097,664 households in this country with a single male as head of household and 14,018,712 with a single female as head of household.
That is more than 19 000 000 single parent household.
That does NOT mean that more than 19 000 000 people live in sin.. it means that all these people represent an incredible political force, if organized.
Look at AARP, and their influence in society, there is no reason single parents should not achieve the same influence, and use it to improve their and their kid’s life.
Single parents are a great recourse for society; they take upon themselves an incredible task to raise good citizen and future taxpayers. In return for this, they are treated as the redhaired, green eyed stepchild.
Single parents have to go to charities and welfare to manage, and they really do a great job for society and should not have to beg for anything.
What disturb me the most is that society spend more effort on collecting traffic tickets that huntdown deadbeat parents and collect owed child support, and thereby force single parents into poverty.
Even as my daughter have significant income of her own, I still have my fair share of struggle ( I know, it can not compare to what many of you struggle with) and I see great opportunities for improvements.
Nothing is however going to happened unless single parents unite and start using their collective strength...

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Is anybody out there?

2006-11-24T17:05:15Z

I am a single mother of a 7 year old boy. I have had trouble connecting with the other parents at his school (all much older and married) Do any of you live in the Santa Cruz, CA area? I would love to make connections with other parents.

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Most school shooters were on antidepressants.

2006-10-25T03:01:10Z

In the last few months There have been three school shootings in the news. At least two of those school shooters were on antidepressants, as have been the majority of all of the shooters in the gun-related massacres that have made headlines over the past decade,
Most of these night mares have had one thing in common: They were perpetrated by people taking Prozac, Zoloft, Luvox, Paxil or a related antidepressant drug.

A new website has been launched providing ready public access to more than 1,000 of these news reports,
http:// www.ssristories.com

And violence is not the only danger posed by antidepressants. The internet is full of sites attempting to warn people about the many dangers.

To learn more go to any of the following sites
http://theeffexoractivist.org
http://www.PetitionOnline.com/effexor/petition.html
http://www.PetitionOnline.com/lilpro/petition-sign.html
http://www.ahrp.org
http://www.network54.com/Forum/182310
http://www.breggin.com/
http://www.prozactruth.com/prozaceffects.htm
http://www.drugawareness.org/home.html
http://www.antidepressantsfacts.com/
http://www.killerpillresearch.com/index.htm
http://www.wyeth.com/content/ShowLabeling.asp?id=100
http://theeffexoractivist.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=8

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teeheee*

2006-09-18T21:07:39Z

http://people.tribe.net/f03822c9-cd1c-4e82-a12f-6d77950d0e06/blog/04fb18e8-e9c8-4753-b604-cedbfe59e212

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looking for a place

2006-08-23T21:21:56Z

my son, lucky (11 mo) and i are looking for a new place to live. currently we have a lovely little house in albany, but my partner (his father) and i have split up after months of counseling and now we are forced to pack up and move. i have no family (extended or otherwise) so lucky and i are on our own. i would appreciate any ideas or advice. i'm hoping to find other single moms and maybe rent a house together in albany, berkeley or oakland.
thanks,
spy

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I just found this great solution for my crying baby, a white noise MP3 for under $5!!

2006-08-22T02:22:14Z

Hey fellow desperate parents,

I just found this awesome website that sells a download of "white noise" to help your baby stop crying and get back to sleep. www.thewhitenoisealbum.com I read (like most of you have I'm sure) "The Happiest Baby on the Block" and there's all this stuff about using white noise to get your colicky baby to stop crying, but when I went to the book's website the CD is like $15!!! I just couldn't reason myself into paying that much for a CD of "white noise"... I mean come on people, it's white noise. Then I found this awesome site that has a really affordable solution. It's an album called "The WHITE NOISE ALBUM" and if you're a Beatles fan you'll get a kick out of it because it looks just like "The White Album"... get it? anyhow, for $4.99 you can download a full hour of white noise, then either burn it to a CD or play it on your iPod. The website says you can get it at Barnes and Noble too, so if you're by the Grove, see if they have it!

Anyhow, this thing is a lifesaver! Stops Donovan's crying and he's back to sleep in a few minutes, and it keeps him from waking up from random noises in my apartment. Plus I started using it while I sleep too! It covers up the sounds of my neighbor's TV like a dream, and now we both can get to sleep.

Just go to www.thewhitenoisealbum.com

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Any single parents of twins here?

2006-06-30T14:43:25Z

I'm getting the feeling that I may be a rare specimen, but would love to connect with and share single parent of multiple's experiences. Maybe learn a thing or two?

I have four children, and the last two unexpectadly came as a 'set'. Dad left 3 weeks after their 1st birthday. My oldest has already flown the coop to attend college a couple of years earlier than I anticipated (but, she's wise beyond her years in many ways, so I gave her my blessing). My oldest son will be 13 in a few months and is a fabulous kid in every way! Very helpful with his younger twin siblings, and just a great kid in general...so far, anyway. We'll just have to see what adolescence brings on, I suppose. I can't imagine his adolescence will be anything like his older sister's though. (Crossing fingers/toes/legs!)

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videotape yourself telling your inspiring story. Earn $50 and share your positivity!

2006-06-26T01:26:50Z

Have you had something in your life that has profoundly affected you? An act of kindness, grandparent's wisdom, music, art, escaping dependancy on a drug, the truth told my a child, finding the love of your life... We want to hear your stories!

We're looking for people to videotape themselves telling their stories. 5 minutes and under.

We will compensate you $50 for each submission that is accepted to be part of our DVD compilation!

Please visit our website where you can get all the details on how to submit.

go to: doseofinspiration.com

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Any one in MIchigan???

2006-03-12T17:11:02Z

32 year old single mom of 2 living in mid east Michigan.
Looking for other single parents in Michigan for chat, support, and friends.
Thanks,
April

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gypsy mama seeks co parenting adventurers

2006-03-12T14:53:02Z

i´m in colombia at the moment, two months pregnant and really just interested in what is out there, especially hip commune crazy communities, or maybe the love of my life, some older siblings-friends-communes for the little creature.

but first, hello. lovely to be here.

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Community housing for single mamas in the bay area

2006-03-06T20:40:39Z

Hey to all you!

I'm trying to manifest a perfect situation for me and my 3 month old daughter.
Her dad and I tried to do the co-parenting/live-in situation. It's not working. So I'm looking to move out. However, I can't imagine living alone with Ariya and having no support at home.
My ideal situation would be to hook up with some other conscious hip single mamas and have a house together so we could all create community and support for each other and our children. I want to stay near SF so my baby and her dad can have a good relationship. So Oakland..Berkeley..SF?
This is the Bay. I'm sure this kind of situation is out there..or there are mamas who might be interested.
Let me know if you've heard of anything or if you yourself might be interested!

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My multi Tribe hello

2006-01-25T20:05:30Z

Hiya Folks,
Thought an introduction would be the best first post. I have been divorced for just over a year officially, but the ex-wife left the house in May of ’04 and the marriage sometime much earlier then that. Good news is: I got to keep my son, and my house. Bad News: I got all the debt too. (This is not a pity me post) I have been completely single since July of ’04, and am now truly feeling the urge to meet some new people. My son and I live in the sunny <snicker> suburbs of Portland, Oregon. I work in the IT industry as a software systems engineer for a great company based out of Orlando, FL which means I don’t have an office to go into, so I get to work out of my home (and travel quite a bit). My son, Alex is just about to turn 11, and is the greatest gift in the world for me.

Well I look forward to learning more about life as a single parent, and tip and tricks about getting back into the “dating” life.

Cheers,
Chad

p.s. Please excuse the spam if you have read this post more then once on the different tribes I singed up on.

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roommate wanted ::::::::::

2006-01-23T04:29:55Z

... to share a 2 bdrm, one bath apt in East Bay.

- huge rooms, giant, crank out, scenic windows, big kitchen with scads of counter space and like 40 different cabinets. hah. (inclds:oven/microwave/fridge/basics)
- big beautiful pool, BBQ area/deck, garden repleat with winding paths and fruit trees, on site laundry with no curfew, covered parking, livingroom window faces gated courtyard for kids to play safely in.
- wonderful, kind, efficient, (ex NYPD blue) landlord, fun, wacky, reliable roommates (duh!!:), and you may bring a cat or small caged pet. (i already paid the fee, so no money worries on that score.)
- within walking distance of BART, shops including KINKOS, PetCo, yummy restaurants, Trader Joes, etc.; an amazing public school system, bike trails, the reservoir, and many other amenities.

$667.50 shared rent + shared utilities. (no upfront move in costs, just pony up monthly and we're set) :)

Ps. I have a child. So, no exorbitant naked parties, no random sleepovers, 9pm curfew for the back half of the house (bedtime), and only the rare conspicuous alcoholic drink is allowed _prior_ to curfew. I know.. no fun, eh.... but demz de parental breaks. :P

Message me!!! THANKS, YALL!!!!

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Lafayette, Ca. ::::::::::::::

2006-01-07T08:02:46Z

Hiya and Happy New Year!!

So then, who's about? :) Shall we?

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anyone from Texas?

2006-01-02T02:20:37Z

Looking for people in Texas. I'm new to this tribe and new to divorce. Very ugly struggle and just looking for people who can relate. Also anyone who might have some good advice about the law and kids.

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El Cerrito. 2 yr old. Park?

2005-12-27T18:44:51Z

I love Arlington Park and various parks around El Cerrito. Any other single parents wanna meet there sometime?

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Hello, all! =)

2005-12-05T21:24:57Z

Just wanting to introduce myself. My name is Melody and I have a five year old daughter. Her dad and I have been separated since April. Can't wait to get the discussions started. =)

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New to bay area

2005-11-03T19:14:54Z

Hi, I'm new to the Bay area. Can anyone recommend recources for me to connect with other single parents? My daughter is almost 12. We just moved from Mississippi because the hurricane destroyed our house. We know a few people, but they are all childless. Hope to hear back! -Angie

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Kids' and families Halloween party this Sunday

2005-10-25T20:37:47Z

Gardens Ghoullery Walk – Halloween Celebration

Sunday, October 30, 2005, 12pm - 3pm

Children's Rooftop
Yerba Buena Gardens
4th and Howard Streets

FREE

Children ten and under and their families are invited to dress in their favorite costumes and join in the high-energy, non-stop fun of Halloween celebrations at Yerba Buena. Derique the Electric Clown and storyteller Olga Loya will provide ongoing entertainment. Activities include a costume parade and contest, trick-or-treating, games, face painting, and much more. Organizations in the Yerba Buena Rooftop Garden including Zeum, the Yerba Buena Ice Skating Rink and Bowling Center, and Mo's Grill will provide free treats and discounts for trick-or-treaters in costume.

More info: www.ybgf.org

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2005 Family Fest this Saturday at Yerba Buena Gardens

2005-10-20T21:55:11Z

Biggest family oriented event of the year

Saturday, October 20, 2005

Yerba Buena Gardens
4th and Mission Streets

FREE

More info: http://www.ybgf.org/

The FUN Zone
You'll find supervised carnival games, races, obstacle courses, jump roping, face painting, tattoos, golfing, fortune telling, gardening activities, and even the Giant Conga Line!

The ART Zone
Let your inner artist roar when you and your kids make a Halloween mask, string a necklace, fold a hat, manipulate a balloon animal, and create art from recycled materials. Everyone is invited to contribute to a giant Day of the Dead sculpture.

The INFO Zone
This will be the spot to learn about the programs, classes, community organizations, and all the city services offered to our children, youth and families. You'll find information about schools, after-school programs, recreation alternatives, and health programs including valuable family fitness and nutrition tips. Many of these organizations will sign you up for services right at the event!

MAIN Stage
All day entertainment highlights San Francisco's finest young talent in music, circus performance, dance, martial arts, comedy, and theater. Witness the diversity of our city while enjoying performance styles from around the world.

STORY TIME Stage
Stop by throughout the day and hear professional story tellers weave their magic spells. In between you'll catch some of San Francisco's own young writers tell their stories and learn ways to work your own family's story into a performance piece.

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Who is in or near NYC?

2005-10-15T19:04:58Z

Just curious!

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Hi!.............

2005-08-31T12:34:18Z

single dad here..........chat?

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hi guys~

2005-08-16T20:11:08Z

HOLY CROW!!!!

I;ve been in SFCALI for about 3 mnths now and we've gotten hook worms once and lice THRICE!!! geezums~ DIRTY WESTY FOLKS, YALL ARE. heeheeee

youd SWEAR we live in a stye. we're clean and sanitary folk!! ROAR!!!!

ARGH!!!!!

ok, let's gnash our teeth about lice again, then... *sticks a worm on your arm* xxxooo :))))

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Dating within Single Parent's Group

2005-08-01T02:52:33Z

Has anyone met up and started dating others from this group? It would seem like such a natural thing to happen - single, caring parents that are all liberal enough to be on tribe and post pics for anyone to see.

Who the hell needs Match or Harmony when the best forum is to meet over something you have in common.

Has anyone planned some potluck dinners? That would be fun, we could all bring our kids, watch them interact, and connect ourselves with other single parents in a similar position in life. Thoughts? I have a good friend with a hot tub that would probably lend her place to us and when's the last time you got to take a hot tub with a bunch of single parents?

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jealousy~

2005-07-21T21:48:50Z

ideas? cute tips, tricks, words, fun notions? my gals a bit jealous of my new beau and i... not badly.. just a lil miffed around the edges.. heee. :) she's almost 9. THANKS GUYS! MISSED YALL!! xo, Wen

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What can I do?

2005-07-15T04:00:17Z

I am the DNA tested father of a newborn son and the woman lives in Alameda, CA and I live in Salem, OR. She is talking court and custody. I wish we could just be friends for the childs sake.

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Hello everyone

2005-06-20T14:54:32Z

Is there anyone here in NYC? or NJ? if so, why do not we orgainze a day out for us and the kids and if any the sweat halfs?

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hey single parents in the San Francisco Bay Area, how about get togethers?

2005-06-14T16:04:44Z

To start out how about lunch or dinner or hike or playground,
or combination of? How ’s this weekend? kid-friendly
venue of course. I ’m in Pittsburg, but I wouldn ’t mind
for it to be anywhere in the Bay Area, central to
folks who can make it.

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Newbie

2005-05-16T16:03:47Z

I am a newbie to this tribe and I thought I;d say hello. I am a single mom originally from San francisco, now living in Chicago. I am pretty isolated being away from home and I spend a great deal of time working and then spending the remaining time with my son.

I hate to sound like I'm whining but I'd like to know how you (any of you) manage to get out and meet new people while living somewhere you don't have a strong social network. Meaning, I can't just call my mother to watch my son, I have to find his father which is much more of a hassle. First step, how do I find a decent sitter. This is Chicago so you can't just trust anyone and I need someone cheap and reliable. Any ideas on how to get started?

Thanks for listening!

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SF Kaboom Sat 5/21

2005-05-13T22:17:01Z

Kaboom is a good time in SF. Awesome music, family, friends,
and the fireworks are hands down the best all year. I've gone
almost every year....still not 100% sure this year but I am leaning
that way and definitely with my 11 yr old. The fireworks are
at 9pm and it's best to get there early like noon-ish, so it's
a long day with the little ones but worth it.

Could be a good way to collectively gather for a change.

namaste

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27,single mom,Port Townsend

2005-04-17T07:19:47Z

Im looking for a man...27-37 of like mind in my area for dating and family fun. Any one out there?

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What the Hell.?

2005-04-13T13:44:55Z

Ok..I am a single father and have been pretty much single for a while content on just dating on occasion but never found anyone that I would want to be serious about or that I would want in my daughters life..Till a little while back.. I met "the girl of my dreams" and we were so good togather it was scary...LOL...Heres the thing..When we were to the point of bringing our children into the mix ( she has two,,ages 3 & 5) things really clicked..our kids got along like they all had grown up togather and they all accepted things very,,very well...BUT---after a short time her 2 daughters started making comments to the nature of " I wish Paul was our real daddy" and "I hate my daddy,,I want Paul" ( yes their father is a real piece of work but thats besides the point) Anyway--The woman of my dreams,,,the one i have been waiting for all my life etc. etc. has issues with not wanting her kids think she is replacing their father with a new one and screwing with the kid's head...To a point I can understand that,,I do not want to replace their dad,,I know how I would feel if it was my daughter, but I am more than willing to be there for them for anything they needed me for. But as of right now I, am single again as a result of being too much the man she was looking for and being too loved by her children.. WHAT THE HELL.? LOL..

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Parenting Agreements

2005-04-11T13:17:32Z

Hi everyone, in February my girlfriend and I decided to throw in the towel on our LTR but coincidentially, she got pregnant sometime prior to our break-up. We're still roomies, love each other as friends, and decided to have the baby together as friends. To be able to have a love life again at some point, we've decided to live together for a year after the baby is born but then live apart but close. We've started to draft a parenting agreement and would love to hear your suggestions, tips, comments, etc.

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guess what?! (repost for gratuitous lovage)

2005-03-20T03:12:42Z

we got lice again...

*bottom lip quivering* waaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!! :( xoxoxo

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Hi :)

2005-02-21T21:28:27Z

omg, there are other single parents out there ... ? i'm a single dad in New England looking for other single parents to hang with. we're kind of isolated where we are but we'd love to make new friends and maybe visit sometime.
-- MTR & Lulu

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my girl~

2005-02-16T04:25:56Z

my Faith is sick. :( she went into hospital this morning with 105 degree fever. <!!!> her temp is significantly lower now but shes apparently not out of the woods yet as this is the luverly and deliciously erratic fever virus. send her some luvin!!! thnx guys, Wen

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A cool audio CD to help childrens imaginations

2005-02-10T06:22:59Z

Hi,
I am writing to share news of an audio CD called "THE ENCHANTED FOREST" that is designed to help Children & Adults develop their imagination. We have had feedback from several parents who siad they were amazed and thrilled to have the product and get to spend quality time with their child listening and relaxing together in the evening after a hard day of work.

You can read further information, listen to an excerpt or buy the cd at:

www.ciaranhope.com/shop.html

or

www.cdbaby.com/cd/imaginationgym

In testing, we had several teachers who had wonderful experiences playing the CD for their class and using it as a teaching aid with wonderful and unexpected results with the children.

I am going to put in a quote or two here from a few kids who listen to the CD, as there comments are as honest an pure as they come regarding the feeling one gets from listening to the CD:

"I felt joy and nice feelings when I listen to The Enchanted Forest.
It helps me get to sleep. I like all the animals in the story"
Oliver Maguire (ADHD Sufferer - Age 8)

“Made me feel better and less sad. It helped me relax and sleep better at night. I use it when I am upset. I would like to use another story ”
Ross (Dyslexia Sufferer - Age 11)

"THE ENCHANTED FOREST" CD, upon which I have been collaborating as audio producer, is the first in a series of 10 Imagination Gym Audio CDs each of which uses the latest mental research and technology to activate a different part of our intelligence and abilities. The CD is primarily designed for families and children coping with ADHD, Asperger's, Autism etc and who wish to increase their mental abilities and learning power.

7 years of additional research by the two main developers Peter Blackbyrne and Rolaseen Durkin has also proven that healthy children & adults ALSO experience dramatic benefits from regular use. For example, it is a superb tool to help any child or adult who has difficulty sleeping.

The CDs are called ‘gyms ’because the more you use them the fitter your mind becomes. The Enchanted Forest works by getting us to use our minds and imagination in ways that we might not be used to, in our everyday lives.

There has been amazing feedback from pretty much everyone who has tested the product while in development, and from those who have purchased it since its release. Let's put it this way, the feedback has been positive enough that we are now releasing European language versions with the backing of Sony Germany, and they are enabling us to being recording the next CD in the series next month.

I sincerely hope that this CD finds its way into the hands of those who need it and can benefit from it.

yours in music with blessings

Ciaran Hope
www.ciaranhope.com

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Seattle

2005-02-02T05:10:17Z

Hi everyone, I am Michael from Seattle.
I am single but I am not a parent.
I want to be though, lol.

My best friend Kim, we have known each other for 10 years, she had a baby girl 16 months ago, Liss.
I babysit Liss 3 times a week, and I study parenting books.

The point is, I'm kid friendly, I enjoy parenting.
So that is why I am here.
I even operate my own parenting forum.
My last girlfriend had a 5 year old, and we planned a pregnancy and she conceived, but then lost it.
Since then I have a new appreciation for family unity.

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Finally safe alternatives to harmful household ingredients!

2005-01-19T22:55:43Z

Hello, Jay and Shelley here,
Got some new exciting information for you - have a read!

As you know - my "big picture" is to eliminate expenses through healthy choices with a consumable product. It is true, I have been researching a company over the past 4 months after first being exposed to them at the Health symposium in the latter of 2004.

Shelley and I have decided to add it to our expense elimination program for the following reasons:
1) It is an amazing substitution to products we purchase weekly and highly consumable.
2) The products are highly versatile and create a very healthy environment for our home and bodies.
3) The testimonials are incredible both here in Canada and the US ( I witnessed it firsthand at the Richmond Private Golf & Country Club at a hosted event by the top Canadian Distributor)
4) The products replace the following products we use daily ( which by the way may have harmful ingredients such as Propylene Glycol, DEA, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), Alcohol, Aluminum, Talc and many more. Here are the everyday products they replace:
a) Body soap, hand soap, bath soap,
b) toothpaste
c) Shampoo, Conditioner, Moisturizer ( body, face )
d) First Aid applications, Sunburn applications,
e) Greens products and Flax products
f) Laundry soap, Dish soap
g) Body deodorant, under arm deodorant
h) House cleaners, auto cleaners
and the list goes on........

To sum up: Many applications with health and safety paramount, very exciting, lateral spending from purchases we make weekly, monthly etc. ( no new added expense! ) with the ability to reduce everyones expenses, increase vitality and overall health and create a healthy harmonious home & body environment, only in the US and Canada presently and ofcourse fits in with Shelley and I's Expense Elimination Program we have implemented for 2005.

Footnote: I polled a few of my most sceptical friends that have always looked down on products such as this and here is the responses I received:

"Jay, from all the products you have shown us - these products interest us because it just makes sense"

"Shelley and Jay, you've really hit something big with this - we're definitely looking at this product line for our family and home"

"We're interested! When can we have a look at this website!"

"My wife who absolutely has no time for these products but is considering this line because of it's logic and the lateral spending of monies we spend already with the opportunity to get it really healthy as we progress in age"

I think you will agree that this has the potential to serve your body in a way we have never tapped into before, it's not a fad or a trend just a healthy solution to live in a very non-toxic environment.

If you check out www.JaysVentures.com you will see it partnered up with our Xango Juice nutritional line - a fine addition.

Jay Simons "Jay's Ventures Inx."
Creator of "Blueprint for YOUR Successful Approach to Great Health!"
jaysventures@yahoo.com
www.revealed.themastersmiracle.com

Ask us about: Expense Elimination System 1 Expense Elimination System 2 & the Phenominal Automated Follow-up System

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Roomies in LA?

2004-12-12T01:08:41Z

Hi all, I decided to post this direct to different parent tribes to keep it more private/personal. I am facing a living situation challenge, and so decided to chock up an idea to other parents out there........

We are an expectant couple looking to rent a house with yard/garage with another person/s (with baby/child?) in West LA or Topanga. Our baby is due in March.

We both have excellent references, are disciplined/organized but not high stress, and hope to meet the same. We figure we could get a nicer place by joining forces :) !

Call 323.496.6092

Thanks -Nicole

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Post-Halloween Sugar Crash of 2yr old

2004-12-07T04:34:38Z

Halloween night and my neighborhood was swarming with happy little monsters. I dressed up as the sexiest little devil you've ever seen and put my almost 2 year old in a very cute red dragon costume complete with 2 foot long tail before setting out to do our first real trick or treatin' in our Glenview neighborhood. Another neighbor joined us and offered me a glass of merlot in a scary halloween cup with fake spider attached. We toasted pretending to drink blood and decided it was perfectly acceptable to trick or treat for refills of our glasses along the way. My son was a real trooper and went up to every house we passed. The hardest part was that he wanted to eat all the candy immediately and he wanted to run inside everyone's house. There was a lot of chasing involved. He was a little scared of some of the costumes with masks, but mostly he was totally into the whole festive air of the evening. So, I let him have more or less a bunch of chocolate since it was just one evening out of the year and after all, I NEVER, and I mean, NEVER give him refined sugar usually. Mine is a kid who smacks his lips over pesto on toast and will devour an entire artichoke with me. I'm sure he occassionally gets his hands on cookies or whatever, but I don't have it in my home.

Sooooooo....Monday was the most miserable day of my single-parent life. My sweet easy-going kid was incredibly whiny and aggressive. He got frustrated over every little thing and cried for hours on end. The whole thing made me crawl in bed, put my head between two pillows and cry for a half an hour cursing single-parenthood.

Moral of the story: NO MORE CANDY EVER!
Is this the reaction to high fructose corn syrup that I've read about?

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hello

2004-12-06T07:52:20Z

how's it going fellow Single Parents?

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Bionicles

2004-10-20T23:10:02Z

Does anybody's kids love bionicles like my son does?

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Single parents in S.F. looking to connect with

2004-10-07T03:07:49Z

Hi,
I am soon to be a single mom of a 2yr old.
Terrified at the prospect. My entire family
is back in Europe - so I do not have much
of a network.
Would love to meet up for coffee etc. with
other single moms/dads in S.F.
If you think you would be interested in hanging
please let me know.
I have not posted much information about myself
as right now I need to do everything anonymously
because of the conflicts with the Dad.
But if you drop me an e-mail I would be more than
happy to tell you about myself.

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Dads, we have a group!!

2004-09-16T00:55:08Z

http://daddies.tribe.net/

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Single mom in Austin TX

2004-07-26T05:16:02Z

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to introduce myself to this tribe. I look forward to getting to know you all. I just started my own tribe called, "Sexy Single Moms over 35" if anyone is interested in joining. :)

Lisa

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Never touch a burning dog or cat!

2004-07-08T17:21:25Z

be safe this summer

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Business Opportunity

2004-06-28T06:20:25Z

Hi single parents! If any or you would like to be in business for yourselves please message me. My company has a 2 week promotion going right now where any single parent can become a marketing associate for a reduced rate. Great business, huge market, coaching the whole she-bang. Get with me for the details! Look forward to meeting you all!

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Single mom in Philly area

2004-05-28T13:10:40Z

Hi! I'm new to the tribe and looking to meet new people. Anyone from the Philly area, or close to it?

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family geography

2004-05-04T07:04:29Z

My son will be four in June. he has lived his entire life so far on the go. From off and on relationships with his mum and dad, to five different towns and one foreign country. It seems since birth i have been trying to glue things back together and create a steady life for him... though "life" keeps happening. His pappa currently lives in WA and me i'm in L.A for now and planning to settle just south in Encinitas. My son, Rowan goes back and forth right now. His dad and ihave been trying to decide on a permanent location that we oculd both agree upon to co-parent together. It seems the complications of it all make me have to just keep breathing and even have faith in all of this. Afterall we have had to endure "divorce" and many healing times. Mom is now on the up and up, persuing creative passions and feeling strong again. I know there will be stability that i crave soon. But what in the meantime. These are issues i find so specific to single familys and don't usually dare to explain to married or childless folks. Me , i am realizing that our parents all must have done their best. I see now that families work so hard to make things "right" and it takes time. And all that time means they are growing up amidst your persuit of family...

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Welcome New Members

2004-03-15T21:45:21Z

Thanks everyone for joining this new tribe. Lets build it together. Any interesting topics come to mind?

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Violence in the Media

2004-03-09T08:45:13Z

Does anyone have any thoughts on violence in all aspects of our life and how to deal with it so our kids arent violent or get desensitized to it. Should we shelter our kids from it, or perhaps limit it and educate them on the effects?

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Single Parents in the North West

2004-03-09T00:53:26Z

Hey are there any single parents out there in the North West, i.e. Washington, Oregon, B.C.

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Single Parents in Vancouver

2004-03-08T11:05:29Z

Hey are there any single parents on tribe living in Vancouver?

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