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          Discover the JOY in Single Parenting! 
           

          

          We empower single parents of all kinds.

          

          Single mothers and fathers by divorce, 
          single parents by choice, Second Timers (grandparents raising children), 
          single NOT by choice (widows/widowers) and even those parents who are 
          living parallel lives inside the same home.

        

      

        
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          Created by Jo Seidler, a single mother with a sense of humor and a sense 
          of purpose, Making Lemonade has become the leading one-stop-place for 
          single parents on the Internet since 1997. 

          

          Divorced when Sam was 4, didn't find much when she searched for online 
          community support, so she created her own web page. "A Day in the Life 
          of a Single Mother" was so successful, it further evolved into Making 
          Lemonade, a sophisticated site that offers links to single parenting 
          resources, bulletin boards, poetry, stories, email chat groups, and 
          a semi-monthly newsletter. 

          

          The site tag line is "Remember, you're not alone", and that is what 
          the site offers - a feeling of community, and a place to find tools, 
          resources and information to help you prosper as a single mom or dad. 
          

          

          

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    I just wanted to say well done for compiling making lemonade.  
          I am in the UK and feel quite out of touch with the positive kinds of 
          messages that pour out of making lemonade.  I would like to think 
          there is a positive network here in the UK but haven't found it yet 
          - do you know of one? Mainly, I really congratulate you on actively 
          speaking out positively about the strengths and courage of single parents.  
          I am a single parent and doing research to try to highlight the demands 
          on and commitment of lone parents to make the best of life.  But 
          it seems there is more of an outspoken positivity in the US?  Do 
          you think this is so?  Harrie, Oxford.
    
      
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    You're not a lemon, but a peach. You're also the lead of my column 
            this week.  Jackie Loohauis, Milwaukee Journal 
            Reporter.  http://www.jsonline.com/enter/netlife/loohauis/apr01/loohcol05040401.asp
    
        
    
      
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    Thanks so much. I think I need to reach out to other single parents. 
          This can be a lonely experience and I tend to isolate myself...not always 
          by choice but after a full day of work and helping kids with homework, 
          driving to soccer and dance practice... little time is left for meeting 
          other adults going through the same things. I am trying to stay positive. 
          I also teach yoga a couple of nights a week to keep my sanity. Turning 
          outward had always helped me cope too. I will spend some time this weekend 
          trying to connect with others through your website. Thanks again for 
          your note. It made my day. Just wanted to say thanks for being an inspiration....Beth 
          
    
      
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    Congratulations!  You are my inspiration.  Carla J. 
          Curtis
    
          Author of:  A Single Woman's Parenting Journey:  Survival Tidbits
    
      
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    Absolutely spectacular!  How great that you will be the representative 
            for so many who need a voice like yours. FYI my new book came out 
            and I'd love to send you a copy and feel free to talk it up or include 
            it however, after your exciting NY trip. Best of Luck, you'll be great, Gary 
            Neuman, Author -  "Helping Your Kids Cope with Divorce"   
            www.sandcastlesprogram.com
    
        
    
      
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    Dear Lemonade Maven....Thank you for 
          the highlight on your page.  Keep squeezing, and don't forget to 
          add a little sugar.   Mark D. Seidelson,  
          Attorney-At-Law
    
      
    
      
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    You are one amazing woman!!! 
            
    
            Thank you for all you do!   Lois 
                 Nightengale, Author and Ph.D. www.nightingalerose.com
    
        
    
      
  •  I only recommend what I feel are the 
        best sites on the web.  As your site is one of those I have recommended 
        for single moms, (under the topic of A Little Bit 
        of Everything) I would like to take this opportunity 
        to praise you for having such an informative site.  Teri Colglazier, 
        Single Moms Tips 
    
   
    
      
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    I am not a single parent and I love this newsletter- I truly 
          look forward to it each time I open it!  Thanks tons, Tamara 
          Walsh, Teen Coach - www.teen-wisdom.com
    
        
    
      
      
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    I read making lemonade all the time.   Thank you for giving 
          us 'single parents', something to read and appreciate, that deals with 
          our own hearts.  I do not know if you are too busy to answer me.  
          But I need some advice.  Karen
    
        
    
      
      
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    Your newsletter is a welcome addition that I enjoy reading, and trust 
          me when I say that I don't usually read the close to 100 other newsletters 
          I receive.  Thanks!  Andrew Blum,  Advertising.com
    
      
    
      
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    It's a great website.  I can see why it's so popular and well 
          received by the media. I'm thrilled to be a part of it.  Myrna 
          Shure, Author of Raising A Thinking Preteen 
    
     
    
      
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    I'll save your site for reference for clients and 
    
          to possibly create a listing, too.. You've created a fun site and a 
          wonderful community, too,  How fun.  Kristin, 
          Coach
    
      
    
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