My job is toxic. My boss is a tyrant. My boss is a bully. My co-workers complain 24/7. Sound familiar? How many single parents have continued working for horrible bosses because they feel stuck? Single moms and dads feel more pressure to put up with demeaning and toxic work environments. Many allow self-defeating thoughts of being trapped or the belief that, “I can’t do anything about it.”
First, I want to encourage you that you are not alone. An estimated 54 million people have encountered a bully at work. Most incorrectly assume that you have to tolerate this type of environment....
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How should single parents vote? Many single parents may be wondering who is the best candidate to address their specific needs. Is the Republican party more concerned about single parents? Maybe it’s the Democrats, after all President Barack Obama was raised in a single parent home. This can be tough terrain to navigate. If you are currently unemployed or underemployed, you may believe it’s time to give another candidate a chance to turn the job situation around. If you or your child don’t have health insurance you may believe Obamacare is your saving grace. But before you cast your...
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The physical health of a single parent almost always has a direct impact on the health of their children. The example you set with diet and exercise will teach your children how to relate to food and exercise. As tiring as being a single parent can be, poor dietary habits and lack of exercise compound the issues. Many single parents are struggling just to make it through the day. They complain of fatigue, aches and pains and feelings of exhaustion. Because of tight schedules and always feeling tired, there is a temptation to rely more on fast foods or microwaveable dinners. After all, it...
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“Where there is no vision, the people perish” Proverbs 29:18
When life comes your way, are you constantly “reacting”? As a single mom I must admit that many times I was a “reactionary mom”. I ran from crisis to crisis. Sure it would have been ideal to “plan” my response to each unexpected incident my children encountered. Oh I had a plan. I would raise them right, feed them, say prayers before bed and ensure they did well in school. But as a single mom, I had a hard time just finding time to plan and be proactive. This became especially critical in the teen years. If I had...
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You’re a single parent and you’re always concerned about making ends meet. Well, let’s stop worrying and start doing! Take those steps, even small ones, to elevate yourself and your family.
I know that being a single parent can be very overwhelming at times. I raised two girls who were 18 months apart. So there was a lot of sibling rivalry. I realize many parents may just want to come home from work, take a deep breath and sit down. But sitting on the couch is not going to boost your career or finances. It is also not going to make your future secure. Personally, when I was a...
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