I recently saw an affirmation that read, “when I need perspective, I climb a mountain.” Climb a mountain with me and view your life from a new perspective today. As a solo parent, I often second guess my decisions. I reminisce about how I could do things better. I question my past decisions. … Read More about There’s No Guilt or Shame When You Do Your Best
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Join the TED Discussion: How to Raise Successful Kids Without Over-Parenting
I’m delighted to host a TED discussion on “How to Raise Successful Kids — Without Over-Parenting”. Julie Lythcott-Haims, talks about our attitudes and actions as parents toward our children on the video below. I’m guilty of over-parenting. Always thought that. What are your thoughts? How can you use the idea of over-parenting to impact your … Read More about Join the TED Discussion: How to Raise Successful Kids Without Over-Parenting
Don’t Give Up on Yourself Because Life is Hard
Don’t give up. I believe you when you say life is hard. I’ve heard about lots of hardships from solo moms who have experienced physical and mental abuse, abandonment, and financial hardship. But murdering yourself is not the answer. A while back, my doctor put me on Prozac to reduce the symptoms of depression. But … Read More about Don’t Give Up on Yourself Because Life is Hard
How to Recover From Unexpected Disaster
Unexpected disaster happens to us all. How we deal with the results will determine the direction our life takes going forward. We can let an unexpected disaster destroy our dreams, pulverize our mindset, and keep us powerless. Or we can find empowering ways to recover, learn, grow, and become stronger because of it. Lately, … Read More about How to Recover From Unexpected Disaster
Solo Moms: Always Busy Loving Through it All – a Poem
Single moms have a backbone of steel and a heart of gold. ~~Anonymous Always busy loving even when she’s tired Forever hoping despite how things look Not content with less for her kids She uncovers a way to give it her all Seldom stops to care for herself Her heart is broken but … Read More about Solo Moms: Always Busy Loving Through it All – a Poem