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Take Control of Your Life

April 25, 2012

Many people talk about all of the things that are unfair in their life. They will look at their life from the outside instead of stepping into their life to take action. The Why Me Syndrome My mother in law has lived her entire life talking about all of the bad things that have happened [...]

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What Latch-Key Kids Are Really Doing After School?

April 20, 2012

As a single mom of college age children, it’s funny to look back at some of the worries of having latch-key kids. Just in case you’re not familiar with the term, latch-key kids are children who arrive home from school without adult supervision. Generally, at least in my case, a mild to moderate amount of [...]

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Five Ways to Deal with Bullying

April 19, 2012

Bullying has been brought up in the media a lot these days, especially with the new documentary that came out highlighting what happens to children who are being bullied. Bullying happens to just about everyone at some point in their lives. Understanding what to do as a parent can greatly help your child through this [...]

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5 Things I Have Said that My Children Shouldn’t Have Heard

April 18, 2012

Kids have an amazing ability to listen to the things you don’t want them to hear and toning you out when you want them to hear you. There’s a time in every mother’s life when she says something that they don’t quite want their children to repeat, but they do anyway. I’m guilty of this [...]

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Guide to Learning How to Clean Hardwood Floors

April 12, 2012

Hardwood floors are beautiful. It’s why so many people opt for it over carpet. However, they aren’t as easy to clean as carpet and other types of flooring are. Keep It Clean The best thing you can do for your shiny, wooden floors is to keep them clean. Dirt from people’s shoes can scratch the [...]

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Energy Assistance – Fueling Your Home

April 9, 2012

Did you know that in 2010, people used electricity 13 times more than what they did in the 1950′s? There’s no doubt that electricity has become a big part of our lives and we need it. The only problem is that the increase in use also comes with an increase in charges. People use electricity [...]

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How to Eliminate Debt While Making Money

March 26, 2012

As a single mom, you must love to see the fairy wave her magical wand around you making it an easier life to lead. But, that is actually not a possibility and definitely not the reality. It is you who can work on your finances to pay off your debts and earn money too. Consolidation [...]

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Housing Help for Single Mothers

March 19, 2012

Are you starting to get nervous about where you and your children are going live? Have you been moving from home to home and want to finally provide a stable place for you and your children? You aren’t alone and there is assistance available, no matter where you live. You don’t ever have to turn [...]

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Single Parent Statistics

March 9, 2012

Many single parents think they are alone in the world. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth.  There are approximately 13.7 million single parents live in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Custodial Mothers and Fathers and Their Child Support: 2009. This report was released in 2011, and shows that these [...]

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Single Parent Dating Guide

March 5, 2012

You love being a single parent, but let’s face it; the only date you’ve been on for a long time is your child’s play date. Stepping back into the dating world might be an exciting thought, but it may also leave you feeling nervous and confused. You may wonder if you can actually fit dating [...]

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