Show 26: The Part-time Single Parent

IN-STUDIO GUESTS: In Alaska it's not uncommon in two parent households to have either mom or dad work out of town on a regular basis for part of the year. We invited three parents who are familiar with this arrangement to share their knowledge and tips for getting by when the family is apart.

Joining host Shana Sheehy in the studio are: mom of three Amanda Rothbarth whose husband works a regular North Slope rotation; Brooke Scalzo is raising her two youngsters at home and managing the family business while her husband fishes throughout the summer and fall; and Air Force Chief Scott Frickson shares the unique struggles military families, including his own, face during long separations.

FEATURED STORIES: Among those jobs that mean parenting from afar are legislative positions in Juneau that see one parent working seasonally in the state's capitol. Reporter Scott Burton brings us this dispatch from Juneau where he checked in with two legislature parents - Rep. Bryce Edgmon (D-Dillingham) and Karen Schluesser from the office of Rep. Anna Fairclough (R-Eagle River).

For many part-time single parents, there’s a predictable schedule of work weeks, and weeks at home. But when members of the military are deployed their spouses may be single-parenting for many months. Contributor Jessica Cochran has a look at some of the military resources available to help ease the burden for families during deployment, like Elmendorf Military & Family Readiness Center and Elmendorf-Richardson Mobilization & Deployment Readiness Program.

Chef KTD Liz Madsen shows Sarah Gonzales how to make colorful and delicious personalized sugar cookies that are perfect for care packages for far away mom or dad.

* Please note that this program will repeat at 8pm, March 29 instead of the regularly scheduled 7pm timeslot.