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Recent Single Parents Blog Posts

Be an Engaged Parent

by Sarah Williams

Let's face it, it's the 21st century and technology has taken over our lives. You want to lose weight? There's an app for that. You want to learn how to cook? Don't worry there's an app for that. You're ready to get back into the dating world? Never fear, there's an app for that too.

This is the Rest of Your Life

by Carol Paxman

Have you grieved for your marriage? If not, you can't heal. Although it's not an actual death it is the death of your dream, that one that you've been carrying in your heart since you were a teenager. Mom and Dad who love each other raising a few perfect kids in a house with a white picket fence.

Wise Beyond His Years

by Sarah Williams

15 May 2012 09:28 PM

We just celebrated my son's fourth birthday this last Saturday. It was a day filled with fun and laughter for everyone.

Where's My Manual

by Carol Paxman

15 May 2012 08:31 AM

When Hailey was born many times I wished for a manual. Something that would guide me and let me know if I was doing the right thing. Eventually, I learned enough about my baby that she was able to tell me what she needed and together, we figured this thing out.

Put Aside Your Pride

by Carol Paxman

14 May 2012 04:31 PM

As a new single parent the most overwhelming thing is finances. How are you going to support this family? Many of us were stay at home moms or only worked part time. To go from that to be solely responsible for your children is like night and day.

Finding the Right Daycare

by Sarah Williams

14 May 2012 11:23 AM

Many of us as single parents are forced to put our children in daycare at one time or another. Now that you only have one income the pressure to provide can be overwhelming. As much as you hate being away from your children, there often is no other option.

Mother's Day as a Single Parent

by Sarah Williams

13 May 2012 04:54 PM

As a single mother we are forced to celebrate Mother's Day a little differently. Our children are far too young to recognize and appreciate the little things we do for them day in and day out and we no longer have a husband to dote upon us for this special holiday.

Happy Mothers Day

by Carol Paxman

13 May 2012 08:23 AM

Happy Mother's Day everyone. I hope that your day is filled with the joy of your children's smiles and the love of your family. As a single mother Mother's Day may not be all that I dreamed of when I first had a baby.

Take Time To Be A Better Mom

by Carol Paxman

12 May 2012 07:22 PM

Since Mother's Day is tomorrow it seems like the perfect time to talk about time for yourself. The hardest thing as a single mother is to find time for yourself but it's also one of the most important things you can do for you and your children.

Happy Birthday Little Boy!

by Sarah Williams

11 May 2012 11:05 PM

Four years ago today I looked down at this precious angel in my arms and felt a surge of love like none I had ever experienced before. I had fought so hard to bring that baby into the world and finally, after 38 long hours, he was here. I had never understood love like I did in that moment.


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