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Remember Obstacles Make Us Stronger

I know this seems like worn out advice, but I really do believe that it is even more important and poignant for the single parent. Things can get pretty rough and tumble for a single parent trying to build a happy and healthy family life–but working through those tough times and getting over and around those obstacles really does make us stronger (and it makes our kids stronger and more resilient too!)… I am a pretty ordinary, typical sort and I can be honest with you and say that I’ve been through things I would have never imagined I could … Continue reading →

Making Decisions Under Stress?

I wrote earlier in the month about how exhaustion can impair our ability to make good, clear decisions. As single parents who are often doing and managing more than the average person, we can have a tendency to let ourselves get run down and so tired, we have trouble thinking clearly and meeting the needs of our families. BUT, we can also be susceptible to a great deal of stress and making decisions under stress can be disastrous. The problem is, however, we often cannot put off making decisions and solving big issues, just because we are stressed out or … Continue reading →

Not Ecstatic About Being a Single Parent? How About Settling For Content?

I know that not everyone comes willingly to life as a single parent, or feels like jumping for joy at the prospect of facing another school conference, or band concert, or parent’s night as a solo parent. Many of us never imagined in a million years that we would be parenting alone, while others may still be getting used to the reality. So, maybe you’re not thrilled at ecstatic about being a single parent and maybe you never will be—but you could at least shoot for developing a sense of contentment… Carrying the burden of bitterness and resentment can get … Continue reading →

Author Interview – Michele Ashman Bell

Michele Ashman Bell is one of the most popular women’s fiction authors currently on the market in addition to being a genuinely wonderful woman. Despite the busyness of the holiday season, she took the time to answer some questions exclusively for Families.com. Michele, I’m so glad you could join us. Let’s start our conversation with some background on you. When did you first start writing? I started “creative” writing about 1987. But ever since 8th grade I kept a journal and have always been more comfortable writing my feelings down on paper than expressing them verbally. I found that writing … Continue reading →