When you become a single mom there’s obviously a lot of changes that occur really quickly. You’re transitioning from the life you had with your partner to your life as a single mom, and you alone have to pick up the pieces. I struggled a lot with day to day tasks, coping with my emotions while … [Read more...] about 5 Things to Avoid to Increase Happiness as a Single Mom
How to Master Time Management When You Work at Home
When someone asks me what the hardest part about working from home is I immediately answer time management. Time management has always been hard for me when I'm not in a structured office setting. For many people, you’ve probably worked outside of your home for years. So your work life and home life … [Read more...] about How to Master Time Management When You Work at Home
How to Transition from a SAHM to a WAHM
When I first made the transition from a stay at home mom to a work at home mom, I'll admit, it was rough. I was used to a flexible schedule and not needing a super structured routine. Certain things like meal times and bedtimes were structured but overall we could wake up when we wanted and figure … [Read more...] about How to Transition from a SAHM to a WAHM
Parenting When it’s Hard
“You will never be this loved again. So on the days when you are feeling stress out, touched out, and depleted, just remember that you will never be this loved again. One day you will long for their affection. So choose a soft voice, choose gentle hands, choose love.” AK This is one of my … [Read more...] about Parenting When it’s Hard
7 Surprising Realizations You Have as a Single Mom
The feeling of realizing that I was a single mom is still fresh. I still remember panicking about how I was going to be responsible for everything around the house. What if something broke and I didn't know how to fix it? What if something flooded again? (I've had several floods). How was I … [Read more...] about 7 Surprising Realizations You Have as a Single Mom
What to Expect When You Have Biracial Children
I thought I knew all about what to expect when you have biracial children. I figured at some point someone might ask me if I’m the nanny or at worst make a derogatory comment. What I didn’t know was how curious people are about mixed kids and how subtle the racial questions or comments could be. I … [Read more...] about What to Expect When You Have Biracial Children