Education, Career and Professional Development


Single moms find here advice on handling career, work place relationships, back to school, choosing college, finding financial help. Read about women in the work place, and women owned businesses; learn from their experience, what to avoid when starting your own business. See other moms’ perspective, learn from their experience. Great articles, single working moms - success stories, advice on handling career.

Upper Hand to College – Inspiring Young Girls to Pursue an Education

Naiyma Houston

SingleMom.com is proud to present the work of Naiyma Houston, a scientific professional passionate about inspiring and empowering young women to seek careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Raised by a single mom, she was … Read More »

Single Job Woes of a Single Mom

Single Job Woes of a Single Mom

I had heard my sister complain a lot about her husband putting off having a baby. His argument was that they were not financially stable enough to have a child and her argument was that she was running out of time. I for one could not understand what … Read More »

34 Ways to Reduce College Costs

34 Ways to Reduce College Costs

1. Most colleges and universities offer merit or non-need-based scholarships to academically talented students. Students should check with each school in which they're interested for the criteria for merit scholarships. 2. The National Merit … Read More »

Entering College as a Non-Traditional Student

Financial Aid for Single Moms

FINANCIAL AIDS FOR SINGLE MOTHERS If you are single mom and found that you had to give up going back to school to care for your children, you aren't the only one. Single women do it all the time in order to raise their children. However as … Read More »

Back to School For Single Moms

Back to School For Single Moms

We have always seen moms walk behind the kids going to school, do their homework and keep up with the academic needs of their lives. Lately a new trend is seen emerging. Here the moms have decided that not only will they pack off their kids to … Read More »

How I Became an Entrepreneur

How I Became an Entrepreneur

I would often read up on the growing number of young single mother’s in our country. Their difficulties, their loneliness and even their financial crisis were much debated in the college where my daughters went to study. But you cannot imagine the … Read More »

Top Ten Characteristics of Successful Women Business Leaders

Top Characteristics of Successful Women Leaders

Women are transforming the face of business and society, moving into leadership roles as business owners and in corporations. What are the characteristics that set successful women business leaders apart? Research and experience suggest that these … Read More »

It Doesn’t Always Take Forever

It Doesn’t Always Take Forever

I am a true believer that deep down inside we all want to go to school and better ourselves. Unfortunately the truth is, you can’t always get what you want; but you CAN get what you need! Being a parent I can understand that time is not a luxury … Read More »

The Trade School Option

The Trade School Option

Going to school is such an important step in someone’s life, but it is one that requires a ton of dedication and time. Sadly, a lot of us put education on a back burner because the idea of a 4-8 year degree is overwhelming and terrifying! That’s … Read More »

Your Job is What You Make It

Your Job is What

Mary is what you might call an "Accidental VP." She graduated from college with an English degree and planned to go to law school. But life rarely goes in a straight path, and with student loans to pay off, Mary signed up for an on-campus interview … Read More »

Our Families Our Future

Help

Our Families Our Future is a Wyoming non-profit organization that helps low-income single mothers on their path to economic self-sufficiency. Their CLIMB Wyoming programs train and place women in demand occupations and careers that earn livable … Read More »

Welcome To AceTheInterview

Ace the Interview

Let's face it; we all have to play the game of interviewing at least once in our lifetime. This website is intended to be a useful resource for anyone who is new to the interviewing process, as well as those who just need a refresher before entering … Read More »

It’s All About Attitude

It's All About Attitude

Melphine Evans' 15-year-old daughter calls her mom her hero. That's probably because with all her work responsibilities, this single mom manages to sing songs with her children first thing in the morning and make it to their games later in the day. … Read More »

Part Time Work to Supplement Income Throughout College

Part Time Work

Working 10-15 hours a week can help you budget your time and even do better in college – but working more than 20 hours a week often negatively affects academic performance. So, as long as you find the right balance of work and academics, … Read More »

Raising Small Children and Taking College Classes

Taking College Classes

Most mothers who wish to get back to work after having babies find that they some additional college courses might help with reintegration in the work space. This is a challenge since single moms need to study as well as take care of the kids, and of … Read More »

Tips on Juggling Work and Home

Solutions

It is a wonder why no man has ever had to bother with juggling home and work together. Somehow, it seems to be the woman’s domain to get this balance right and strangely if the woman is also a mother then it gets to be her responsibility all the … Read More »

Owning Your Own Business and Significantly Improve Your Financial Situation – with Professor Tanyanika Babies

Improve Your Financial Situation

Be a winner to attend tele-workshop seminars teaching you about owning your own business and significantly improving your financial situation.  Enter to win a seat at the Tele-Workshop seminars, which will change your life around. Professor Tan … Read More »

Single Moms – Work From Home

Job search

There are numerous opportunities for Single Moms to earn supplemental or full income working from home. However, be aware of scams. There are numerous sites, which promise great pay for easy work from home. If that sounds too good to be true, then it … Read More »

Earning Extra Money Working from Home

Earning Extra Money

Since so many things have been breaking around here lately, I've needed more money than I've been earning.  Getting a job in my area wasn't an option, and wallowing in self-pity wasn't working either.  I knew there had to be a way to earn money … Read More »

Teaching Assistant Program in France

Teaching in France

Teach English in France! Are you ready to expand your cultural horizons and share your language and culture with French students? The Teaching Assistant Program in France offers you the opportunity to work in France for 7 months, teaching English to … Read More »