Small bucks can fulfill big dreams!
“Time and money spent in helping men to do more for themselves is far better than mere giving”. These words by Henry Ford echo a global viewpoint regarding the economically weak segments of our society. All of us tend to feel sorry for economically disadvantaged people and tend to think that lack of money is the explanation to their predicament. On the surface level this might ring true, but the cracks show that beneath the surface lies a deeper cause. Money is essential but any amount of financial charity can end up going to waste since it’s...
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With the job market the way it is, it is no wonder that people are looking for different jobs or are looking to update their resume with new skills or schooling. Vocational school can be a great way to move into a new career, if you are willing to put the time and effort into finding the right school for you and doing your best in your studies. Choosing a vocational school is an important decision. Where do you start?
Determine what you want or need to go to school for. Some careers do not need additional schooling, but only training on the job. By reading the want ads and asking...
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Being a single mom comes with many different things, including being looked down upon by others. Staying confident and secure in yourself, as well as your mothering skills, is often difficult to do when you feel as if people are looking upon you as wrong or as lower in class than them. Overcoming this feeling of being watched and judged may not be easy, but it can be done to help you to quit feeling insecure and begin thinking of yourself in a more positive way. You may not be able to change people's minds and judgments, but you can change the way that you react to them.
Respect...
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Abuse is not something that anyone should have to live with, but an abusive relationship is often very difficult to leave and get out of. Children in the midst of this situation is even more sad and volatile, which makes it even worse. A mom's first instinct is to protect her children, but she also has to remember that she needs to take care of herself so that she can care for her children. Her first responsibility is to get herself and her children out of the abusive relationship to ensure that everyone is safe and happy.
Realize that there is a problem:
Many women who have been...
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As the mother of a physically active three year old boy, we spend a lot of time outdoors. Recently, I was watching my son enjoy his time at a local park and felt amazed by the pure bliss of the moment. This, I thought, is happiness.
When I became a single mother three years ago, this kind of joy seemed impossible. Watching my then-husband turn his back on our family, I held our infant son in my arms and vowed one day things would be better. I knew our lives would be difficult for a while, but I also knew that anything had to be better than remaining in an unhappy marriage.
The first few...
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