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453 Arkansas Single Parents Win $660K in Scholarships
Acts of KindnessMay 11

453 Arkansas Single Parents Win $660K in Scholarships

Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund awarded nearly $660,000 to 453 single parents pursuing college degrees this spring, while a Day of Giving campaign raised an additional $61,000. These scholarships help student parents across 69 counties stay in school while raising their families.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Arkansas Fund Awards $32K to Single Parents in 2026
Acts of KindnessAug 9

Arkansas Fund Awards $32K to Single Parents in 2026

Twenty-three single parents in Garland County just received scholarships worth up to $1,600 to chase their dreams of better careers and brighter futures for their families. The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications through September 1 for its next round of life-changing awards.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Single Parents Can Apply for $1,600 College Scholarships
Acts of KindnessAug 5

Single Parents Can Apply for $1,600 College Scholarships

Single parents in the Texarkana area have until September 1st to apply for college scholarships worth up to $1,600, with mentorship support included. The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund has already awarded over $50 million since 1990 to help families break the cycle of poverty through education.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
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Acts of KindnessAug 4

Arkansas Fund Awards $1.87M to Single Parent Students

Single parents in Arkansas can now apply for scholarships that cover real life expenses like rent, groceries, and child care while they earn degrees. The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund handed out nearly 1,400 scholarships totaling $1.87 million in 2025.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Arkansas Fund Helps 16 Single Parents Earn College Degrees
SolutionsJan 18

Arkansas Fund Helps 16 Single Parents Earn College Degrees

A single mom balancing work, parenting, and college just got a crucial lifeline. The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund awarded $21,600 to 16 Union County students pursuing degrees that could lift their families out of poverty.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded3 min read
Arkansas Single Parents Can Win Up to $1,600 for School
Acts of KindnessAug 4

Arkansas Single Parents Can Win Up to $1,600 for School

Single parents in South Arkansas have until September 1 to apply for scholarships worth up to $1,600 to pursue degrees or job training. The program has already helped seven Union County parents this year balance education with raising their families.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Arkansas Single Parents Can Win $1,600 for College by Sept. 1
SolutionsAug 5

Arkansas Single Parents Can Win $1,600 for College by Sept. 1

Single parents in Jefferson County, Arkansas have one week left to apply for scholarships worth up to $1,600 that help them pursue degrees while raising their kids. Last year, nine local parents received awards totaling $13,200 to build better futures for their families.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Women's Group Creates Scholarship for Single Parents
Acts of KindnessMar 9

Women's Group Creates Scholarship for Single Parents

A Minnesota women's organization just made college more affordable for non-traditional students who need it most. The Brainerd Lakes Area Women of Today launched a new scholarship specifically for female and single parent students at Central Lakes College.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Japan Subsidizes Child Support Collection for Single Parents
SolutionsApr 4

Japan Subsidizes Child Support Collection for Single Parents

Japan just made it easier for single parents to collect unpaid child support by covering the legal costs to seize assets from non-paying former partners. The new program aims to lift children out of poverty when one parent refuses to pay.

Japan Times2 min read
Comedian Jimmy Carr Gives Brilliant Parenting Advice
Acts of KindnessFeb 5

Comedian Jimmy Carr Gives Brilliant Parenting Advice

British comedian Jimmy Carr paused his standup show to share surprisingly wise parenting advice when an audience member asked for help. His reframe on "tough love" has parents everywhere rethinking how kindness really works.

Upworthy3 min read
Parents Quit Jobs to Build App That Simplifies Parenting
VideosApr 23

Parents Quit Jobs to Build App That Simplifies Parenting

Oshin and Manjunath turned their struggles as confused new parents into Sitaara, an app offering expert-backed guidance on everything from tantrums to screen time. Their solution is helping thousands of families navigate parenthood with less guesswork and more confidence.

The Better India2 min read
Single Dad Raises Son Alone After Losing Wife
VideosAug 24

Single Dad Raises Son Alone After Losing Wife

After his wife's death, Kuldeep Bhardwaj became everything his two-and-a-half-year-old son Sattvik needed. His tender videos of their daily life are inspiring thousands of single parents across India.

The Better India2 min read
Chennai Mom's 3-Second Pause Transforms Parenting
Acts of KindnessAug 25

Chennai Mom's 3-Second Pause Transforms Parenting

When her five-year-old son suffered a head injury, Gayathri Prakash discovered how children look to parents for emotional safety in crisis moments. Now she uses a simple three-second pause before reacting to difficult situations, creating calm without sacrificing boundaries.

The Better India3 min read
Indian Couple Launches Parenting Movement Beyond Grades
VideosMar 5

Indian Couple Launches Parenting Movement Beyond Grades

Nakuul Mehta and Jankee Mehta are asking Indian parents to stop raising resumes and start raising humans. Their Indian Parent Pod challenges the success-obsessed approach that measures children by marks and salaries instead of character and emotional security.

The Better India2 min read
Parents Over 40 Share the Joys of Late Parenthood
Daily MixMay 20

Parents Over 40 Share the Joys of Late Parenthood

Parents who had children after 40 are opening up about the unique rewards of later-life parenting. Despite challenges like fatigue and generational gaps, they say the experience has been the best of their lives.

ABC Australia3 min read
Small Parenting Moments Matter More Than Grand Gestures
Acts of KindnessJun 1

Small Parenting Moments Matter More Than Grand Gestures

New parenting research shows that daily consistency builds stronger bonds with children than occasional big events. Four simple habits help busy parents create security without the guilt.

Times of India - Good News2 min read
Parents Try "FAFO" Method: Kids Learn From Safe Mistakes
Acts of KindnessFeb 1

Parents Try "FAFO" Method: Kids Learn From Safe Mistakes

A growing parenting trend lets children experience natural consequences instead of constant warnings. The "Fool Around and Find Out" approach teaches responsibility through safe, real-world outcomes.

Times of India - Good News2 min read
Couple Quits Jobs, Builds App to Simplify Parenting in India
VideosApr 24

Couple Quits Jobs, Builds App to Simplify Parenting in India

After drowning in conflicting parenting advice, Oshin and Manjunath left their careers to spend two years creating Sitaara, an app that gives Indian parents expert-backed guidance and promotes equal parenting. Their platform is challenging the idea that mothers should instinctively know everything while fathers merely "help."

The Better India2 min read
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma Share Parenting Duties
Acts of KindnessFeb 2

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma Share Parenting Duties

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli and actress Anushka Sharma are redefining celebrity parenting by splitting responsibilities equally and putting family before fame. Their approach shows how shared parenting strengthens families and protects children from constant public attention.

Times of India - Good News2 min read
7 Simple Ways Parents Build Lifelong Memories With Kids
Acts of KindnessJun 10

7 Simple Ways Parents Build Lifelong Memories With Kids

Ordinary moments between parents and children often become the most treasured memories of childhood. Seven simple activities can create connections that last a lifetime.

Times of India - Good News3 min read

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