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A Negative Side To Single Parenting

Single parenting has its up and downs just as parenting is for those with spouses or partners. There are good days and bad days, but I’ve come to realize that there are a few downfalls, or negative aspects, to being a solo parent. Whether you’re a single parent because of a divorce, are separated from…

Top Concerns Of Single Parents

Being a single parent is definitely challenging, as is parenting in general. But there are some challenges that make the experience even more difficult. As a single parent blogger, I’ve come across plenty of other single parents throughout the years and we’ve all experienced some of the same challenges that have connected us in ways…

Small Habits That Make Big Progress

Being happy is a very subjective emotion. Each person on Earth has different things that make them happy and causes them to smile. But even though happiness is a very personal thing, the truth is that it’s important to be happy for your health and well being. Your physical and mental state benefits from you…

How I budget as a Single Mom

I know many single moms can relate to the struggle with money, so today I am sharing how I budget my household with only my income. As a single mom, I have to be very careful about my spending habits. I need to know where I spend every dollar in order to make it last…

The Negative Side of Having Mom Friends

Having mom friends is a huge benefit since it provides you with a support system. They understand what you’re going through since they’re moms themselves. They understand the struggles, challenges and joys of raising children and can relate to you on several levels. Finding likeminded mom friends can really make being a mom a lot…

SIX (6) TIPS TO RAISE MONEY-SMART TEENS

The rave of this generation is mostly centered around becoming rich overnight. Most young people out there have the illusion that adulthood is the platform for making millions. Most are unaware of the reality of what it really takes to make money, or the attitude towards money making. Therefore, it is important to teach teenagers…

The Raw Truth of Being A Single Mom

Being a mom already comes with many challenges. That’s just how it goes. But it’s still the most rewarding thing you’ll ever do (yet still very challenging at the same time). I don’t think motherhood is easy whether you’re married, single, a working mom, or stay-a-at-home mom – it all comes with its own set…

3 Simple Tips For All Single Moms Raising Teens

Mothers are the most powerful forces of love in the world. Mothers, either of animals is programmed to care for her offspring in such a selfless way by nature that it is second to none. A mother sacrifices her physical and mental wellbeing for the care and proper nurturing of her children; this ride of…

Why I Stopped Saying I Could Be Both “Mom And Dad”

Yes, I admit – I tried very hard to be both a mom and a dad to my child. And, I’ve heard it from other single parents, who all admit that they often refer to themselves as both “mom and dad.” But the hard truth is that we will never be both. We can brag