MOM-CATION: A MINI VACATION FROM CARING FOR YOUR CHILD

I know what it sounds like – it sounds as though you are attempting to escape your responsibilities as a mom. But that’s not the case at all – it’s about understanding the need for a break from your children, so you can return rejuvenated, refreshed, and ready to tackle whatever may come your way. As a single mom, it’s so rare that I have the opportunity to take advantage of a mini-vacation, or “Mom-cation”, as I like to call it.  So one day, when I was able to take one of those special Mom-cations, I was so incredibly happy […]

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BEWARE! I’M POTTY TRAINING A BOY: TIPS FOR SUCCESS!

Once upon a time, I wished for a manual to help me to know what to expect when I was expecting. There was a book, of course, but it could never truly prepare me for what to expect.  Then, I wished for a manual to help me manage being a single mom. There are tons of those, but none that could truly tell you what to expect until you experience it. Finally, I wished for a manual to help me with potty training.  I’ve found several, but once again none that would truly prepare me for what to expect until […]

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SOLO PARENTING: HOW SINGLE MOMS CAN USE TECHNOLOGY TO CONNECT WITH THEIR KIDS {GUEST POST}

A single mother’s job is never done – you wear the hat of the primary caregiver, breadwinner, encourager, housekeeper, taxi driver, and more. That’s a lot of hats to juggle and still maintain a functional household. Balancing a full-time job, the demands of life, and being a connected parent can be difficult – especially if you are doing it solo. Single parents can still maintain a strong relationship with their children, even when life gets chaotic and busy. Single mothers can utilize the new technologies available to stay involved and updated with their family. In today’s world, technology is one of the best […]

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MY BABY DADDY MOVED ON…AND I’M STILL SINGLE!

It is tough to watch your ex move on after a breakup, yet you are still single. If you were broken up with, you’re probably still questioning the breakup. Why did this happen? Will I find someone else? What did I do?  In many cases, you may still have feelings for your ex. You may be angry and hurt by the breakup, and it becomes exponentially worse because they have moved on. You may judge whether or not you’ll ever get over these feelings and how you’ll be able to deal with the breakup. All of this can be compounded if […]

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POTTY TRAINING ALERT: NO MORE DIAPERS FOR THIS 3-YEAR OLD

Thursday was like any other day (or so I thought)…I dropped Micah off to school, went to work, left work, picked Micah up from school, and headed home after grabbing a few things from the grocery store for dinner. During the drive home to the grocery store, Micah had a strange look on his face. Every time I asked him what was wrong, he would just reply that he was thinking (THINKING??!! This isn’t good!).  Instead of asking more questions, I left him to his thoughts, but I knew something big was coming. We drove home from the grocery store […]

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I CAN’T TAKE IT ANYMORE! : TIPS TO END BABY DADDY DRAMA – PART 2

As I mentioned in Part One,  I’ve experienced my share of baby daddy drama and I hoping that these tips will help you to end, or avoid, baby daddy drama in your life.  Today, I have some more tips to help guide you through the experience, especially if you want to build a healthy and positive co-parenting relationship for your child. Let’s start where we left off! 4. Stop allowing your child’s father back into your head and your heart. As you’ve probably read in many of my other posts, I have always envisioned being married and living happily to my child’s […]

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I CAN’T TAKE IT ANYMORE! : TIPS TO END BABY DADDY DRAMA

Co-parenting is not for every set of parents raising a child separately. It really isn’t.  You can’t force a positive and healthy co-parenting relationship if both parties aren’t willing to work together to make it work.  If one party is not active and engaged, disrespectful or inappropriate – trust me, the healthy and positive co-parenting relationship will diminish very quickly. Instead it will become an unhealthy impact on your child’s life. I have tried – Lord knows I’ve tried – to have a positive co-parenting relationship with Micah’s father.  I encouraged it even when I knew he wouldn’t deliver on […]

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SOMETIMES BEING SICK AND TIRED GIVES YOU THE STRENGTH TO PRESS ON

I was talking to a fellow single mom today, and she was sharing how she was at her breaking point.  She was at the point of being sick and tired of being sick and tired.  She has just become a single mom and just can’t fathom how a man can just walk away from their child.  As I spoke with her and offered her advice, I shared my own story.  After hearing it, she asked me a question: Don’t you get sick and tired of being strong? Don’t you sometimes want to give up? And the answer I gave her was simple… […]

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HOW TO BUILD A BOOKSHELF WITH YOUR TODDLER…AND ENJOY IT!

Before I met Micah’s father, I was the epitome of a jill of all trades in my household. I could give my car an oil change, install a dishwasher or washing machine, and I could definitely put together a bookshelf. Over the years, I got lazy…to the point where even this past winter, I was calling Micah’s father to install curtains and insulation to keep us warm during the harsh winter months.  Even on the days that he would drive me absolutely nuts, I depended on him to help me do these things that I could do for myself, but just […]

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SINGLE MOMS: TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE 6 TIPS FOR CHOOSING YOUR NEXT MAN MORE WISELY

When I was in my teens and early 20′s, I never considered what type of man that I wanted to have in my life, neither did I consider what type of relationship I wanted to be in.  I only focused on one thing – that they liked me.  Now that I’m in my 30′s and with a young child, I have started to develop a standard for myself and what I expect out of a relationship.  I have learned what I will and will not accept, and how to weed through the “riff raff” and making a wise decision in the […]

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