Patients looking to get dental implants can be confused by the topic of Medicaid cover. You might have lost a tooth due to an accident, and now you are wondering if Medicaid will pay for dental implants. It all depends on how each state resolves the issue. It is up to your State to decide …
Most people will have countless list of important documents in their possession throughout their lives. However, most of those documents are relatively unimportant to preserve for your family in the big picture. Most bank statements you shred and toss out within a few months of receiving them, and some tax forms you may keep for …
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We’ve all heard the age-old phrase, “it takes a village to raise a child.” With a support group for single moms, the village may be closer than you think. But let’s face it, as a single mom, you have the grueling job of raising your child without the help of ANY village. And because of this, many …
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The statistics of life are changing right before our eyes. We discuss the changing statistics of the single mother in the US with this in-depth article. Everything is changing. More people are working thanks to COVID-19. We can easily catch up with relatives on the other side of the world with a simple video call. …
Recently I had an epiphany – we moms really need to laugh a bit more. It came to me about a month ago when I took my son to see the movie Mr. Peabody and Sherman. It’s about the 1950’s cartoon dog who is the smartest being in the world. In this movie, Mr. Peabody …
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We’re just honest today – being a single mom really sucks sometimes. As easy as some moms may make it look, there are times when you need someone to help share the load of being a parent. Whether it is emotional or financial, you don’t want to do it alone. When you are sick and …
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It’s pretty easy feeling like you are the most tired single mom out there. Parenthood is undoubtedly one of the most challenging responsibilities that anyone can face. Being a parent is rewarding, but it is never easy – and you can imagine how hard it gets for a single mother. Solo parenting is even more …
Budgeting for your family as a single mom means checking and double-checking your finances every month. Raising children is quite expensive – there’s no way around that. Since it is only you providing for the family, it can be quite the task to handle finances and budgeting. You will need to consider many things, especially …
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How can I find a good babysitter near me? If that’s your question, we have some of the answers. Setting out to find a reliable babysitter is often tricky, but you will feel a burden lifted off you when you do find a good one. Here are some tips to help you with the process …
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Raising kids without a dad around is a tough job for any woman. A single mom has to deal with being the breadwinner, role model, provider, and emotional comforter all at once. Any single mother out there will tell you how difficult this task is – giving their child everything they need without a father. …
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There are many reasons why a woman become a single mom. Some chose from day one and decided they want a baby without a man. Some men left others with no choice, alone and pregnant. The two most common causes are the death of a spouse or divorce. Sometimes, the other parent disappears, so one …
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The number one of the single mom struggles is that we have to face becoming a husband and a wife simultaneously. As the sole provider of your family, you may face a lot of new and hard realities. These challenges may involve your emotions or your capacity to provide for your family’s needs. While these …
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We all know that there are disadvantages to being a single mom, but people don’t often talk about the advantages of single parenting. Like my mum used to say, “no one ever injured their eyesight from looking on the bright side.” Let’s be real though, parenting a child is difficult. Parenting a child alone even …
I have recently experienced abundance, and there is no other way to explain it than to acknowledge that faith and finance are interconnected if you believe it to be. When I experience blessings such as this, I always ponder what they could mean and why they found their way to me. I drew a connection …
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There are days where the motivation to be a good mom and keep it all together while staying a proud single mother feels impossible. Every mom at one point – and perhaps even daily – wrestles with challenges that keep her from being her best. During my time these past seven years as a single …
Single parent, especially single mom, is often judged due to unfair stereotypes, and I thought it would be a good idea to share some facts about single parenthood. I’ve experienced this quite a lot in my life, and people have judged me more times than I care to remember. I’ve had women say, “Oh, I’m sorry,” …
There is so much anticipation while you’re pregnant that by the time you reach your third trimester, you no longer enjoy your pregnancy. Most of the time, when you hit the third trimester, you’re both happy with excitement and restless with expectation. You’ve made it through two-thirds of your pregnancy, and in a way, the …
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I have found that the biggest secret to being a happy single mom, or just being a happier person in general, is to appreciate the little things. Outside our townhome lives a tall, blossoming Southern Magnolia tree. Its white petals are delicate to touch, but I do not have to reach for one to smell …
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We all need some inspiration and encouragement now and then, which is why I compiled a list of my favorite single mom quotes. When you’re a single mother, the world can feel like it’s against you and that you’re all alone. Connecting with others in our position or those that mean the most to us …
When I think back to my childhood, I inevitably think about all the beautiful rituals and new family traditions that my mom lovingly created for us. There was the bedtime story reading – something, I’m sure, most parents do with their kids. But I will always remember it as something special and unique to our …
As a busy single mom of three small children, all born within a year of each other, I often get asked how I handle it all. The truth is – I don’t do it all. I run around like a crazy person and still feel like I get nothing done most of the time. I …
Finding a woman that proclaims that they are a proud single mom does not happen every day. I would venture to say that the women I know are harder on themselves than anyone else could ever be. Add motherhood to the mix, and the gates open and the bad press for ourselves multiplies. Take that …
A few years ago, I became a single mom of two beautiful kids, with my only wish to be a successful mother. At the time, I depended on my husband’s salary and emotional support because I’d chosen to change my life and career into one that prioritized the kids. It was what I assumed was …
Ever since my kids started going to school, we’ve had to deal with the annual Father’s Day school events. Yes, even though our family’s dad is no longer in the picture. I love the idea of Mother’s and Father’s Day, and I do believe that great dads should get a day all for themselves. Unfortunately, …
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Joining the busy single moms club is the hardest thing I’ve ever done on my own. I’ve tried every work-life balance idea you can imagine. Working from home, working nights, and trading off with any number of child caretakers. There will always be the feeling that I’m not doing enough. Life can get overwhelming and …
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We single mothers, by choice or not, really do need all the help we can get. Everywhere we go – online, on the television, at work, at our kids’ schools – people have an opinion about motherhood. I feel that in my life, I do compete with other moms and dads that I perceive to …
When you go through the strange and scary transition from a two-parent to a single-parent family, you need all the advice you can get. Mostly because so many ancient beliefs start sneaking into your subconscious mind and keep you from being the best and most positive mom you can be. It’s easy to fall into …
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Having a child of your own is not an easy job at all, but being a single mom with no help or support system – it’s a lot to handle. It takes a lot of guts, energy, hard work, and so much more before you can call yourself a mature and successful parent. Just imagine …
My life has been a crazy rollercoaster lately, and some days I have no idea how I will survive as a single mom. This year marks the fifth time I am facing a cancer scare within a two-year time window. When I heard the news from my doctor, grateful and exhausted were the two words …
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