Recent Single Parents Blog | April 2009 PostsAre You Afraid To Give Your Heart Again?by Angel Lynn Diamond30 Apr 2009 05:24 PMBeing single and alone, you have been through some type of emotional upheaval of some sort. Either you have weathered the storm in bearing a child all by yourself without marriage, you have been through a divorce, or you have been through the death of a spouse. The Real Single Momsby Angel Lynn Diamond29 Apr 2009 04:43 PMThis docu-series on single moms looks into the lives of 15 women who are all single moms. Each one of them tales of her story, her successes, her heartbreaks. They could be any one of us, all struggling to bring up their children fueled by pure love. Yes, You Can Work At Home! Part 2by Angel Lynn Diamond28 Apr 2009 03:43 PMWorking at home is increasing in popularity, especially amongst moms with children who are trying to raise their family and bring in a much needed income. Single moms are even finding that this is a possibility. Making Time for Familyby Angel Lynn Diamond25 Apr 2009 11:43 AMBeing a busy single parent it is difficult to find the time to do the things that you want to do. It seems like most days fly right by because you are so extra busy. When you do get time off it is important to let some things slide once in a while and make time for fun. Finding A Place to Fit Inby Angel Lynn Diamond22 Apr 2009 05:34 PMAs a single parent do you feel left out a lot? Do you feel uncomfortable in most social situations? Most single parents feel that way. You are not alone. Finding a place to fit in when you are a single parent is tough. Your married friends look at you in pity. Spring Fever for Single Parentsby Angel Lynn Diamond21 Apr 2009 04:45 PMSpring has sprung and we are all waiting to go outdoors! Not only are the kids restless with their pent up energy toughing out the long winter months indoors, but so are the parents. Receiving the Child Support That Your Child Deservesby Angel Lynn Diamond19 Apr 2009 10:53 AMIt takes two to tango and with that comes responsibility. Is your baby's other parent trying to ditch their obligation to contribute with child support payments? Do not let it happen. It is so difficult to raise a child on your own even with additional financial help. Savings for Single Parentsby Angel Lynn Diamond18 Apr 2009 04:34 PMI know that the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and your kids are getting all excited about playing outdoors. The single parent, being the practical people that they are, must think about winter for a bit before getting all carried away about the upcoming summer season. Have Yourself a Pity Partyby Angel Lynn Diamond16 Apr 2009 08:12 PMEvery once in a while it happens to the best of us. In between being so busy with work and kids we start to reflect on our lives. That downward spiraling feeling comes to haunt us when we least expect it. This is normal so do not fret. The life of a single parent is tough. We are tough. Some Days Are Just Like Thatby Angel Lynn Diamond15 Apr 2009 06:14 PMIt was one of those days. I look back now and think, "How did I make it through?" You know the kind of day that I mean. Everything went wrong. Your feet hit the floor as soon as your alarm clock startles you awake with a buzz. You used to be a princess. Gather the Troops: Get Outside and Clean Up With Your Soldiersby Angel Lynn Diamond14 Apr 2009 05:25 PMAh, single parenthood! So much work with so little time. Double the effort, double the load, but it must be done. Spring has arrived and if there is one thing that bothers me is looking out the window at all that needs to be done. In fact, it is weighing on my mind today. Yes, You Can Work At Home!by Angel Lynn Diamond13 Apr 2009 02:10 PMWith rising childcare costs and little time to be with your children it just makes perfect sense to work at home. Even single moms are finding out that this a possibility. Taming Teens as a Single Parentby Angel Lynn Diamond12 Apr 2009 02:06 PMIf you think it was tough when you were the single parent of a small child as they work their way on up to the adolescent stage, hang on. You have no idea how difficult the teen years can be. Though trying at times, to say the least, raising a teen does have a silver lining. Recognizing Easterby Angel Lynn Diamond11 Apr 2009 11:01 AMAnother difficult holiday, but it does not have to be. Being a single parent is especially hard when you are alone. The truth is, you are not alone. Emphasize what is important at this special time of the year and focus on that. Teach your children just what Easter truly means. Who Will Take Care Of Your Children?by Angel Lynn Diamond01 Apr 2009 04:40 PMDid you ever stop to think of what will happen to your children if something should happen to you? A touchy topic, I know, but one that must be addressed. If you are divorced your most likely answer will be, "to the other parent". Recent Blog Comments ruthann8 says... "But I am terrified of the day we have to replace our roof!" |
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