Parenting

As the holiday season approaches, so do promises of cozy autumn outings and festive family gatherings. The excitement that surrounds the transition into an eventful season can be magical for your child. Despite all of the fun they have to look forward to, jam-packed schedules can result in exhaustion and your child’s mental health may become overwhelmed. This is especially so if your holiday season plans involve as much traveling as they do fun!

In September, Single Parents, among other families, are experiencing the “Back to School” Bliss, or is it better said, “Back to School” Blues!

It’s 7am, my son knocking on my bedroom door: “Mom, I need a Christmas shirt – do you have one I can wear to school today?”
Quickly I run to my closet and dig through shirts, gym clothes, and unmentionables to find nothing; my insides stirring, I look up and see it – The Answer! Quickly I leap across the livin…

After many years of being a single mother, I have been looking back on my thoughts about Father’s Day.   If I am truthful, it has been a difficult day for me, and I can see it is also a difficult day for many others.

Finances are a huge concern when choosing a college for your child when you’re a single parent. You worry how you are going to pay for all the expenses: tuition, books, housing, meals, transportation and more. Can you find scholarships for your child so they can attend the…

Each single parent family is different. The specific challenges are always unique to the family, yet there are some common themes with most around not enough time, money or emotional support. As a single mother for 10+ years, have had many of the same challenges.

Many single mothers today find it difficult to arrange for dependable child care during the summer months. A common problem many encounter is not only finding safe child care, but also being able to find affordable options. Not only that, but no mother wants her children spending the entire summer without any kind of reading, educational experiences, or real mental stimulation. So how does a busy single mom find summer child care that is affordable, safe, and exciting/challenging for…