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Single moms have at times complex and difficult lives. They need to provide a safe and healthy environment for their children, while also trying to have a personal life. Single moms find here articles, tips, advice, as well as inspirational stories on how to find balance in their lives.
It is the winter of 2013 and life is stressful enough for a self-employed writer and musician. Nothing dramatic has really changed with my condition of rheumatoid arthritis and daily challenges are the same old routine of managing pain and … Read More »
When we met for the first time, both of us were the ‘strange ones’ in the group of moms. There were other single moms at that orientation too, but we were the only ones who had never been married. Sarah had never planned on a baby and I had … Read More »
I am a single mom and have been for over a year. Technically I’ve only been divorced for 2 months but I have been taking care of my lil ones solo for over 2 years. I am a Health and Wealth Consciousness Coach, Reiki Master, Yoga Instructor and … Read More »
Today when I look back I wonder what was I thinking getting married at the age of 21 years. Maybe it was the fear that Ronald was moving to the East Coast or maybe I was just looking to get out of college. I met Ronald in my first year college. He … Read More »
It was not like I was poor or unable to look after the kids. I got a substantial amount in alimony and child care, which was enough to take care of my son’s needs. My ex wanted a divorce since there was someone else in his life. I was forty and … Read More »
I did go to college. I did everything that one is ‘supposed’ to do. I finished high school; I went to college, worked for a year after college and then got married and went on to have two kids in the next five years. In short I lived the text … Read More »
It is mid December and most of us are almost done with our Christmas shopping. We long ago planned where the Christmas get together will be, and where we will usher in the New Year. While all these plans are great, there is a certain amount of … Read More »
The celebrations start at Thanksgiving and go on till the New Year comes rolling in. There is no denying the fact that this time of the year everyone likes to be with family and friends. Everyone likes to enjoy the pleasures of company and celebrate … Read More »
I never identified with the ‘motherly love’ syndrome. I was clear I did not want to have kids and so when Mike and me decided to move in, it never stuck me that we should even bother getting married. Then Mike started talking about having a baby … Read More »
False memories allow us to forgive ourselves and justify our mistakes, but sometimes at a high price: an inability to take responsibility for our lives. An appreciation of the distortions of memory, a realization that even deeply felt memories might … Read More »
Being a single mom forces you to occasionally make decisions that may resolve an immediate problem, but rarely do you get a chance to focus on the future and providing security for your family. In this economy one has to take what one can get, if … Read More »
I remember Bunny well. I’ve worked with many people over the years, but few stand out in my memory as strongly as Bunny. Her real name was Elizabeth. But everyone called her Bunny for she was born on Easter Sunday. When I met Bunny for the … Read More »
Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. As a young girl I couldn't wait until school got out so I could hit the streets. The costume was secondary to the actual conquest. My goal was strictly to fill up my pillowcase with as much … Read More »
Single motherhood is not easy, we know that. Raising children required unlimited patience, attentiveness and care. Moms need to strike a balance between being a rule maker and being a friend. You play with the kids and also make them do their … Read More »
There are a lot of definitions concerning lone parent families which can be taken in to consideration principally through the literature of the society and its cultural viewpoints towards the lone parents and single parent families, such as “Lone … Read More »
I want to be a good person. I don't need a lot of money. I don't need to be the center of attention. I don't need to be a version of what others think I should be. I just want to be me. I have loved being a mother. I want to be a good role model, … Read More »
As mothers we need to play several roles and in many cases these roles have to be carried out all at once. A normal morning in the routine of a mom will have her packing kids off to school, getting ready for work herself, and winding up the kitchen … Read More »
Mothers always seem to have their hands full. If you are a new mom, you know that things can get very difficult and sometimes a 24 hour day seems just too short. The problem usually is that we tend to do everything ourselves and sometimes forget that … Read More »
Relationships — we love them and hate them at the same time. Why are they so hard? We can’t live with them and we can’t live without them. It’s easy to have a relationship with our children when they’re young — they worship us. What about … Read More »
History of Ashland Boys Association Erecting The Mother's Memorial Statue LABOR DAY 1936. The traditional Ashland Boys Association (ABA) weekend festivities were winding down and it was time to look ahead to 1937. An ABA Parade meeting was held … Read More »
When we check our food, most of us consider the calorie count and how it is going to help us gain or lose weight. However, there is more to food than just weight loss of gain. Foods also give us energy and this factor is very important when choosing … Read More »
