Parenting is a long and difficult journey to prepare your kid(s) for independence. As single mothers, this process is much harder and we are here to help.
I never imagined that I would have to discuss racism with my kids at such an early age. For as long as I can remember, I always pictured myself being a mother. I never wanted to be anything else. But I had no idea that having my kids would mean explaining racist ideologies to them …
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Parents often deal with guilt at not spending enough time with their kids and having poor time management. However, single moms even more so. At a recent financial planning class, I heard the presenter on the video announce how each class member should hug a single mom. “Metaphorically,” he said, “but just uphold them in …
I never realized the enormous effect my presence had on my son. And how spending quality time with kids changed their behavior until it happened to my son and me. Every night when my son says his prayers before going to bed, he always thanks God for the day that he had with his mom. …
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Since day one, I’ve been a single mother, and by day one, I mean from the time I found out that I was pregnant. I never felt sorry for myself. To be very honest, I think I prepared myself for single motherhood long before I ever got pregnant. It wasn’t something I hoped would happen, …
As a single mom, children are your best companion. They give you hope and make all your single-parent family activities fun. When you get busy around the house and make your children become part of your life, you will never wallow in despair and sadness because of loneliness. Their innocence and creativity leave you catching …
Choosing the right after-school activity for your children can be challenging. Some kids don’t want to do anything, while others want to do everything, especially their friends. We know that extracurricular activities are great for children. It helps build character, confidence, and so much more. The only issue is deciding which are the right ones …
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As single moms, one of the biggest challenges that we face when working or returning to work is finding a reliable child care provider. If you are fortunate enough to have family members who are willing to care for your children while you work, you are lucky, but what do you do when you don’t …
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Raising confident daughters in today’s world – filled with self-love, supermodels, ‘fitness goals,’ sexuality, and feminism – can get complicated. Empowerment messages and women reaching impressive heights are everywhere, yet depression, anxiety, and immense pressure to perform make it challenging to navigate. Women in a Modern World My first thoughts are centered around raising our …
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As a single parent, summer activities with your kids are a whole new ball game – what will work, what won’t? Even though knowing what to do can be tricky, and summer is around the corner – there’s cause for excitement. The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and summer break is …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
