Article by Allison Jarman
As a single mom, you probably feel overwhelmed financially. This is not the time to feel sorry for your self or believe the lie that there’s no hope. It is the perfect time to introduce your kids to money. As we wish for each generation to get better, it is up to us to teach our kids to be money wise. At the same time you are bonding, you are both learning new things about money, investing and saving. There are several ways to teach your kids about money, which I list below.
Internet
There are excellent sites for you and your kids to learn about money. The...
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Article by Allison Jarman
An article in the Wall Street and a recently published book by Steven Brill again attempts to tackle the task of overhauling public education. What does this mean for the single mom? Does she have the time and energy to get involved? Will her voice be heard? The last question is the most important one, as single moms are sometimes still looked down upon as weaker and/or their children are “labeled” as not likely so succeed. Now, this article is directed at moms and how they can help. It is not intended to judge everything that needs to change in public...
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Pregnancy is a very exciting time, but it can also be full of worries, especially if you have suddenly become a single mother. There is so much to do, and it is overwhelming enough to do it with a partner, but it’s even worse if you are on your own. Thankfully there are some ways you can control those worries and keep your anxiety in check.
Learn What to Expect
One of the most important things to realize is that while you are pregnant, your body will be going through many hormonal changes. A lot will be happening during those nine months, and it can be scary if you aren’t sure...
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If you’re a single mom thinking about remarrying, the decision is certainly a tough one. You certainly do deserve to be happy, but your children do also, so the key is to determine how to remarry in a way that will serve their needs as well as your own.
The Statistics
The numbers surrounding remarriage and children are a bit shocking, but if you take the right steps, you can minimize the effects of remarriage on your own children. For example, one study conducted in Missouri found that a third of the children who participated felt that their parents’ remarriages caused more stress...
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