Single Moms Guide

Illinois is an interesting mix if rural and city life. No matter where you live in the Land of Lincoln, if you are trying to raise your kids on one income you may find that you need help from time to time. The state offers several programs to help single moms make ends meet and [...]

Being a single mom by choice can have its advantages. There are many women out there who have decided to raise kids on their own. It is not always the easiest thing to do, but it can be a very rewarding experience for the mother. First, living independently can build loads of confidence in a [...]

I became a single Mom at age 22 when my only daughter was two years old. Becoming a single Mom is nothing you plan for, but sometimes life just turns out that way. I was teaching high school during the day and attending night classes in college to earn my Master’s Degree. As I look [...]

I’m a single mom for the second time, and both times around my experience has been both challenging and rewarding. I’d have to say the rewards outweigh the challenges, and because of my current overall outlook on life, I decidedly take the stance that “challenges breed champions.” The first time around, I became a single [...]

For many families, the holidays is their favorite time of year. Whether it is Easter and Easter Egg Hunts, Fourth of July and cookouts, or Christmas trees and family decorations. The point is that holidays seem to be the happiest time of the year. That is, until you find yourself, single again and on your [...]

The economy is bad. It’s no secret. People are losing their jobs, their homes and their credit worthiness at the quickest rate since the Great Depression. Although things aren’t quite as bad as they were then, they can feel much worse – especially if you’re a single mom who’s lost her job. If you’re a [...]

Have you ever been asked, “How do you seem to do it all?” Well, how much time do you have? I get asked that question at least several times a month by co-workers, family members and friends. It’s just what you have to do, if you’re a single mom at 50 of a 10-year old [...]

Being a single mom is no doubt a great responsibility on your shoulders. This does not mean that you can’t raise your children as good as any other mom would be able to do. Some people claim that they found it too hard to raise their kids while being single as they had to act [...]

I was married for 14 years to the most wonderful man in the world, or at least I thought he was. We have 3 beautiful children. One day he got a job offer up north, so since his family was there we decided to move. We packed up everything we owned & moved up north. [...]

Single motherhood is never easy and I am told that the first year or two after becoming a single parent are often the most difficult. Becoming more comfortable in the new role of being a single parent can be stressful, exhausting, and a bit lonely. The wonderful aspect of Mother’s Day is that it is [...]