Miss Chicago 2025 is using her platform to advocate for single parents around the city and the state. With the holidays ...

My husband and I have just moved into our first house, and we will be hosting Christmas for our families for the first time and are excited. The trouble is that my parents have made it clear that if I ...

Many single moms and their children are trapped there. She was adamant that her daughter wouldn’t be among them.

"I love my son. He is the best thing that has ever happened to me in many ways. But if I could do it all over again, I really ...

Eyes seemed to be following me around the student bar. They weren't looks of sexual interest - like any 21-year-old dressed ...

Instead of hosting elimination ceremonies and handing out roses, Allegretto said participants will have “vibe checks” and cut ...

A guy that used to work with me moved far away. I always liked him, but his departure made me realize that I miss him and would like to pursue a relationship. He is very friendly, but he is a kind of ...

The news that President Donald Trump is moving to gut protections for wetlands, and that the Hudson River might be among his victims, sent me back through a time machine to the days when I was a kid ...

The current population survey estimates there were 9.8 million one-parent households in 2023 in the U.S. The percentage of children living in single-parent households nearly tripled between 1960 and ...

No one ever makes the decision to cut their mom or dad out of their life lightly, but for some, it may be the best course of action. Here's what experts say about the growing trend of going "no ...

Across Chicago, parents looking for community and reliable support are finding it through neighborhood-based parent networks that meet families where they live. From playdates in Logan Square to home ...

Dear Abby: I am 40 and single, with no children and no girlfriend. For many years, it has become increasingly difficult to get my parents to come to my home for dinner. They live only 45 minutes away.