You don't have to choose between your love life and your kids.As a single parent, the topic of single parents dating resonates with me, as I'm sure it does many of you. Single parenthood isn't easy and those who to do it should be commended. I can't say enough how much I appreciate all of the single mothers out there "making it happen" for their children.

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The same goes for the single dads ... we're holding it down as well. You should receive the recognition you deserve for handling the situation to the best of your ability. We should all also be well aware, single parenthood should not be anyone's first choice. I don't want to glorify single parenthood. It should be the last resort.

Dating isn't easy when you don't have children. Add some little ones to the mix and you've got a complex situation.

So what should we do? Well, one thing we shouldn't do is stop dating altogether because children benefit from a two-parent home. Without one, children don't get to see how a good relationship is

5 Things Babies Can Teach Us About ThankfulnessThe moment I became a mother there were suddenly one thousand reasons to be thankful: ten tiny fingers and ten tiny toes. The sound of his breath as he slept. The way my heart overflowed when he'd finally arrived, a perfect blend of his daddy and me.

Even though that was a long time ago, I'm still counting my blessings every day.

November is the month we set aside to focus on gratitude. If you're like me, your Facebook feed is sprinkled with daily reasons for thanks, many of which are related to parenthood.

But have you considered that babies themselves have a lot to teach us about gratitude?

1. Little Blessings
As moms, we tend to focus on why we're thankful for our children. Sometimes they're the ones who teach us the most important lessons of all. Click through to see what moms have to say about what they've learned from their babies.

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2. Miracles Happen
My girl taught me to be grateful for anything and everything that I have.

I have seen many friends live through the ups and downs of carrying a child and you can tell just how different each woman is when it comes to pregnancy. Some love it, others hate it, and some carry on as if they weren't pregnant at all. I have noticed that there are about 7 different "categories" of pregnant ladies. Click through to read the 7 different types of pregnant women. - By Devan McGuinness

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There are times where I think about what's happening in the world and wish I could shelter my kids from it all. But I can't protect my kids from all the sad and scary things; it's a part of life, and I do the best I can do to help them feel safe and give them the ability to talk about their fears. Talking to our kids about the "scary things" can be intimidating for us parents. Click through to read 7 tips for talking to your kids about scary things: - By Devan McGuinness

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Forget making nice with your in-laws - the hardest thing about the holidays is getting the kids to sit still at a family meal. Here, engaging ideas we'd like to put on the table.

Courtesy of Pottery Barn Kids

Crayons and paper tablecloths do the trick in restaurants. This Thanksgiving, try it at home. A 40-inch craft paper runner is printed with owls, turkeys, and leaves just waiting for little hands to fill them in.

Available at potterybarnkids.com, $15.

Courtesy of Nova Natural

Everything is illuminated thanks to a set of six red, pastel, or rainbow DIY beeswax sheets and wicks. Kiddos roll the professional-looking pillar candles; you use them to light the meal.

Available at novanatural.com, $19.

Courtesy of Ellen Giggenbach

Your elves want to help, but the last thing you need before company arrives is a mess. Set them up with artist Ellen Giggenbach's paper sculpture kits. Bright, beautiful, and easy to assemble, the finished

Sweet.Fall is my favorite time of year. The leaves start changing colors and it's just beautiful. We pull out all of our fall decorations for the house -- right now they are scattered all over the place! We've started to decorate for the fun harvest season and we're getting ready for Thanksgiving.

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One of our favorite Autumn traditions is to go for family drives in the Ozarks. It's absolutely beautiful when the leaves start changing colors. The family has been doing this ever since Josh was a baby. We decide on an afternoon and just hop in and buckle up. Sometimes we'll stop and have lunch at a park or somewhere where the kids can play. We'll pack a simple lunch with sandwiches and just enjoy -- it's amazing to see all of the beautiful colors on the trees and the mountains are really gorgeous.

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One other family activity that we continue on into the fall is volleyball. We've

By: Brian Braiker
Kevin Clash, the puppeteer who has given life to Elmo on Sesame Street since 1984, has taken a leave of absence from the show amid allegations he had a sexual relationship with a teenage boy.

Clash vehemently denies the charges, made in June by a 23-year-old man who claimed to have had a sexual relationship with Clash when he was 16 years old.

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However, Clash has admitted that he had a relationship with the young man, but insists it only took place after the accuser was an adult.

In a statement, Sesame Workshop said an investigation into the matter "found the allegation of underage conduct to be unsubstantiated."

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TMZ broke the news Monday that Sesame Workshop lawyers recently met with the accuser, who claims he and Clash began the sexual relationship 7 years ago.

In light of the allegations, Clash will be taking a leave of absense from Sesame Street