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 …
Being a single mom, I’ve always focused on raising kind kids. I want them to be happy and prosperous – but after a failed marriage and some career changes, I’ve learned that kindness and humility are where success starts for most of us. Over the weekend, my son and I cleaned out his closet. Old …
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 …
For us as single moms, it’s easy to forget to make ourselves a priority too, which is why I compiled a list of my favorite self-care tips. You are so busy taking care of your child, your job, your apartment, and your bills that you put yourself last. All. The. Time. On top of that, …
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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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Mothers raising sons all by themselves are unique, influential, and real-life superheroes. I should know; I’m also one. I’ve learned to love sticks, toy guns, and paper airplanes for several years. I can now make a mean paper airplane that sails from the kitchen into the living room and land splat at the front door …
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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Winter holidays as a single parent with the kids can be cumbersome for many reasons. Some single moms find this time of the year more stressful and overwhelming, making it more difficult for them to cope with the everyday issues of being a single parent. However, with the right ideas, guidelines, and time-saving tips, holidays …
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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