Recent Single Parents Blog | May 2009 PostsState-By-State Insurance Help for Your Kidsby Angel Lynn Diamond29 May 2009 05:41 PMDo your children have health insurance? They need to if they do not. A single parent is working so hard to make ends meet on one income, but going without health insurance for yourself or kids is not a choice. One devastating illness can set you back financially for many years down the road. Are You An Amazing Momma?by Angel Lynn Diamond28 May 2009 07:53 PMWe are all amazing moms, but are you an amazing mom who is willing to share her story with the world? There are various reasons why each one of us is a single mom. Most of us did not choose to be that way, but circumstances in our life did not work out as we had planned them to. S.P.I.N.: Single Parents In Needby Angel Lynn Diamond27 May 2009 07:11 PMBeing a single parent is a lonely road among the world sometimes. Since there are so many single parents these days though, approximately 14 million, you just have to find the right company. You have to know where to look. On Raising a Son Aloneby Angel Lynn Diamond26 May 2009 02:46 PMIt is hard enough for a single mom to raise a daughter single-handedly, but what do you do with a son. You want to teach him all the masculine aspects of being a boy, however, that is difficult to do when you are a female and do not even know how to do it. Free Health Care in Arizona for Single Momsby Angel Lynn Diamond20 May 2009 01:53 PMBarely scraping by and living from week to week, paycheck to paycheck can discourage even the most upbeat single mother. The rising cost of food and clothing, not to mention basic living expenses such as housing, heat, water, and other necessities uses up more than what you make in a week. Single Parent By.......by Angel Lynn Diamond19 May 2009 07:18 PMThere are several different categories as to how one becomes a single parent. You are either a single parent by choice, a single parent due to never having been married for other reasons, a single parent due to divorce, or a single parent due to widowhood, the death of your spouse. Help For the Single Motherby Angel Lynn Diamond19 May 2009 03:44 PMThe costs of raising our precious children are staggering. Over the years it has increased a great deal and this will only become more monumental in the years ahead. A two-income parent family is almost a necessity these days for most families. Things Not To Say (Or Do) To Your Single Parent Partnerby Angel Lynn Diamond17 May 2009 06:37 AMIf you are dating or have ever dated a single parent it can be a little tricky in the area of courtesy and respect. There are, of course, certain things that should remain unsaid even though your brain is thinking it. If you care about this person, zip your lip, lest you lose your Love. Are You Dating A Single Parent?by Angel Lynn Diamond16 May 2009 04:29 AMBeing a single parent has some unique challenges in addition to the challenges faced by two-parent families. If you are dating someone who is a single parent, please read this so that you will understand better what a single parent deals with in his or her chaotic lives. Letting Children Be Childrenby Angel Lynn Diamond13 May 2009 03:59 PMA common mistake that many single parents make is allowing their children to become their confidante. This is an easy thing to do, as there are no other adults in your household. This is not to say that you and your kids cannot share a close bond because you will. Sharing the Loadby Angel Lynn Diamond12 May 2009 05:21 PMOne of the worst things about being a single parent is trying to do everything yourself. If you are fortunate enough to have someone help you, say an ex-husband or an ex-wife or good ole Mom, that is wonderful. Power Tool Know-How for the Single Motherby Angel Lynn Diamond09 May 2009 04:12 PMA close friend of mine, Sarah, is a single mom. Being single was not by her choice. However, this was the hand that was dealt to her in life. She tried extremely hard to make the best of it and overcome her circumstances. Sarah pressed on for the love of her children. Forever a Motherby Angel Lynn Diamond08 May 2009 03:52 PMThe word "mother" encompasses many avenues. A single mother's role is two-fold. The Human Need for Loveby Angel Lynn Diamond07 May 2009 04:31 PMBeing a single parent you have been out of the "loop", so to speak, in the world of dating. You have been so busy taking care of your children and trying to bounce back from your past relationship that you have neglected a need within yourself. We all need love, it is a human need. Mother's Day Surprisesby Angel Lynn Diamond05 May 2009 04:05 PMMother's Day will be here shortly and for most moms it will be filled with some sort of surprise given your children's ages. A single mom with no support from anyone else cannot rely on someone to take their child shopping for a gift for you, but that is okay. Recent Blog Comments ruthann8 says... "But I am terrified of the day we have to replace our roof!" |
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