Single Mom Life

Figuring out how to discuss separation with my kids when their dad and I broke up was one of the hardest parts of the actual separation. Besides your own feelings you have about your breakup, you’re also feeling a bunch of different emotions on behalf of your kids. Although it’s hard to tell your … [Read more...] about How To Discuss Separation With Young Kids

I’m sure I don’t have to tell you there’s a lot of struggle and hardships when you are a single parent. And those stresses and struggles can often overlook the positives of being a single parent. Yes, there are actually positives! You often have to make it out of that grieving/mourning period when … [Read more...] about 8 Reasons Why Being A Single Mom Is Awesome

I hate to say it, but I’m sure you already know it. Time is not on your side as a single mom. You may often feel like you are rushing through your day because you have so much to do. As a busy, working, single mom, you don’t get to have tons of quality time with your kids and of course you feel … [Read more...] about How To Spend Quality Time With Your Kids

You know how it goes. Every day you wake up and promise yourself you will do things different. You will be happier, you won’t snap at your kids, you’ll have your emotions under control. But most days you fall short. Dealing with anger is one of the hardest things about being a single mom. You had … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Positively Deal With Anger As A Single Mom

You hate this time of year. You used to really love all the festivities. Getting together with friends and family more often, watching your kids light up as they get to open up presents for the holidays, and cherishing that extra time as a family with the more frequent days off work. Then your … [Read more...] about 5 Tips To Beat The Holiday Blues As A Single Mom

*Updated 11/15/17* Tell me something, does this sound like you? Every morning you get up, (likely after a night of little or no sleep), try to guzzle your coffee as fast as possible, while making breakfast for your kids. The day starts before you’ve had a chance to even fully wake up and you’re … [Read more...] about Why You Should Incorporate Exercise Into Your Life