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    Time Out New York Kids / Issue 28 : Jan 15–Feb 15, 2008

    Single Parent Guide

    Flying solo? You're not alone!

    By Amanda L. Freeman, Photographs by Cinzia Reale-Castello

    Hair and Makeup by Sylvester Castellano for Bernstein & Andriulli; Models: (left, top to bottom) Mary Kate Malat/Wilhelmina kids; Alexa Barr/Abrams artists; Nicolet Matifiak/Abrams artists. (right, top to bottom) Jake Sherman/Cesd; Andre Confuorto/Wilhelmina kids; Evan Dickstein/Wilhelmina kids.

    Mike and Carol made it look so easy: Venerable sitcom The Brady Bunch began with the merging of two single-parent-headed families at a comically chaotic wedding. But what we want to know is, what happened before the lady met the fellow? How did Mike swing a full-time job and parent a trio of boys? How did Carol support her blond brood? And when did the pair find time to go on a date, let alone build a relationship? It’s as true in 2008 as it was in the ’60s: Single parents don’t have it easy. We asked solo moms and dads, as well as a panel of experts, how to get it all done and still keep a grip on life. Here’s what they had to say.

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    • 3894 Helwa Sun, Feb 24, at 12:06am
      Thank you for shedding light on such a large demograpic that feels like such an island when you are going through it. It is nice to know that you are not alone and share advise on making it a little easier to be a single parent in 2008.

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