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Why I Thought My Grandma Didn’t Love Me

It’s funny how years and maturity can change your view of things from your childhood. I know all memories are colored by time and usually we have a rosier view of the past than we did at the time but sometimes, it’s warranted. My father died when I was a toddler so every summer I got to spend a week or two with my father’s mother, Grandma D. My father’s family all lived out of state so we didn’t see them on a regular basis. I remember as a child feeling unloved by my grandmother and one of the reasons … Continue reading →

Isolated

With over half of today’s marriages ending in divorce it’s a wonder why we single mothers still find ourselves feeling alone in this world. So often we find ourselves feeling that nobody understands the struggles we are going through day to day. We get so caught up in our own little world that we forget that there are literally millions of other single mothers out there who are going through the exact same thing. It is a rather isolating feeling at times. You don’t feel you fit in with the other single women out there because you’ve experienced things that … Continue reading →

Back To The Basics

Sometimes we forget how important our job is a single parent, although we never forget how stressful it is and how much work it is. Sometimes you just have to step back to the basics and remember the most important thing, which is raising healthy, happy, well adjusted children. Often I search out advice, read blogs to see how other mothers do it, find out what is working for someone else, and I make a list. I’m a huge list maker, it helps me keep things organized in my mind. Things I always try to remember as a single parent: … Continue reading →

Study Finds Single Parents Lack Life Insurance

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At first glance, this study appears to be pointing out what most of us could have probably guessed. Single parents tend to have more financial difficulties than do parents who have a spouse or partner, because single parents are trying to get by on one income. In any case, there has now been a study that gathered enough data to prove what was previously assumed. Many people feel that life insurance isn’t important, or is something that can be obtained “later”. If you are a parent who recently separated or divorced, then you may be struggling to figure out how … Continue reading →

Single Parenting: The “Single Parent Bible” Online Magazine

While surfing the internet I came across a website that features an online magazine just for single parents. At http://www.singleparentbible.com.au/contents.php?id=17 you will find an interesting collection of articles pertaining just to us single parents. This online magazine talks about such topics as finance, shopping, being a single parent, dating, doing things with your kids, books, music, movies, support groups, and resources for single parents. They even have a message board that you can talk to others about legal issues, your kids, news, opinions, advice, games, diet and exercise, your weekly adventures, and so much more. You can even go on … Continue reading →

Is There a Division Between the “Couple” World and the “Single” World? Part One

Recently, I was talking with a friend of mine who lamented that she could not do something because it would be “full of couples.” When I pressed her, she admitted that she felt like single people and couples live in two different worlds—especially in our over-forty age demographic. I wasn’t exactly sure it this was coming from her, or if it was a reality in the world of adults and single parents, so I thought I would bring it to all of you here to discuss. Another friend of mine recently took a vacation with two other couples as the … Continue reading →

Are They Bossing, Butting In, or Helping?

It is often common for single parents to talk about their “support system”–we know how important it is to have people around us who can help out and be supportive of our situation and circumstance. Not everyone is really helpful, however, and it can sometimes be a good idea to evaluate those people who are closest to us and in our “support system” to see if they are really being helpful, or if they are adding stress to our already stressful lives. I am not suggesting that you dump people from your inner circle, but it can’t hurt to figure … Continue reading →

Combating the “Stigma” of Divorce and Separation

I was brought up to believe that it is not WHAT happens to us in life that determines our happiness, but the attitude we choose to adopt around those circumstances. When it comes to divorce, separation and single parent families, we are faced with some stigma around what it all means. As parents, we can protect our children somewhat from this stigma and help them understand that divorce and single parent families do not have to be a tragedy or even signify failure. I know that we cannot protect our kids from everything and everyone out there in the world, … Continue reading →

Thank Goodness for That Village!

I am hours away from embarking on several “firsts” for me–my first international business trip, my first international flight, the first time I’ve left my kids for more than a few days–as a long-time single parent, I have to admit that I never imagined I would be able to do all these things or thought I would every have a strong enough support network to trust enough to leave my kids for so long! I suppose this is a great example of why letting others in to help and building a strong support network for a single parent family can … Continue reading →

Starting a Single Parent Support Group: Where

Ok, now you are interested in joining/starting a single parent support group, and you have a list of people who are interested in joining your support group. You are just itching to get this whole thing rolling. Now what? Or should I say where? Where are you going to go to have your meetings? There are several choices available, it all depends on your comfort level and preferences. Let’s take a look at some of them. The first and most straight forward choice would be at member/s homes. Is there one person who would be willing to have the meetings … Continue reading →