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Gratitude is a word we hear a lot these days, especially during the holiday season. Many of us think we are grateful and move on.

Gratitude has become something that has kept myself and my family grounded and given us perspective that at times we have needed.

When we were in the new stage...

One topic that is mentioned to us quite frequently is money. Often times solo parents have a desire to do fun and creative things with their kids, but are held back by either a lack of finances or the issue of not really knowing how to manage finances well. The concerns financially can hold us...

Looking back to when I was fresh and raw to the new life as a single person and mom, I realize more so now the influence and pressure from people who thought they knew what was best for me. They offered advice and expressed strong opinions that I had not asked for, and most of the time the strong...

Most of us do not plan to be a single parent, and often times it comes upon us unexpectedly or rather sudden. We are thrown into a world that we did not plan or imagine and our hearts and minds are filled with various emotions from fear to sadness to grief and anger. We are left wondering how we...