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Mother’s Day Hits Different as a Single Mom (It’s Actually Better)
Discover the liberating truth about Mother's Day as a single mom. Embrace the freedom to choose your own adventure and celebrate joy without the weight of societal expectations. Release the mental and emotional load to prioritize self-care and empowerment on this special day.
10 Easy Meals to Throw Together When You Simply Can’t Handle Cooking
Sometimes in life, we quite simply cannot handle making food for ourselves. It’s too much energy output, it’s exhausting, it’s overwhelming to know what to make, the thought of doing anything is just too much. But, we have to eat, right? We rounded up 10 meals that are incredibly easy to throw together when you simply cannot handle cooking.
Divorce Guide: How to Support Your Teenager Through Your Divorce; Nurturing Teens Through Divorce: 10 Ways to Provide Support and Understanding
Divorce can be a challenging transition for teenagers, who are navigating their own complex emotions and identities amidst the changes in their family structure. However, it's important to recognize that divorce, when approached with empathy and support, can foster resilience and growth in teenagers. Here are 10 ways to support your teenager through divorce, along with the positive effects it can have on their development in the long run.
Divorce Guide: Am I a Bad Parent if I Get Divorced?
For many parents, the decision to divorce can bring about a wave of conflicting emotions, including guilt, shame, and fear of judgment. However, it's essential to recognize that divorce does not make you a bad parent; rather, it's an opportunity for growth, healing, and transformation for both you and your family.
Divorce Guide: Is It Selfish to Get Divorced?
Is it selfish to get divorced? Divorce is a deeply personal decision that often comes with layers of emotional complexity and societal expectations. Yet, it's essential to recognize that choosing to end a marriage is not inherently selfish; rather, it can be an act of courage, self-awareness, and empowerment for individuals, families, and communities alike.
Divorce Guide: Does Divorce Affect Child Development? Debunking Myths - How Divorce Can Positively Impact Child Development
One common question parents may ask is, "Does divorce affect child development?" It's a valid concern, but the truth is, divorce does not have to negatively impact children. In fact, divorce can foster healthy development and resilience in children when handled with care and sensitivity!
Divorce Guide: 10 Questions Your Child May Ask During the Divorce Process and Ideas of How to Respond
Divorce is a deeply personal and challenging journey, particularly when children are involved. However, when it comes to divorce, honest and age-appropriate communication becomes a vital tool in helping our children navigate the complexities of this new life event. We rounded up 10 questions your kids may have about the divorce process, and framework of ideas on your possible responses.
Dancing My Way Through Divorce
I use my AirPods and dance up a storm. The first few nights I did this, I almost felt a sense of panic. Like someone was watching me. I was embarrassed to kick my leg or shimmy shimmy shake. And then it dawned on me: there was no one to bear witness to this, and I could do whatever the heck I wanted. I could dance like a wild lady or practice old tap moves or simply stand in the middle of the room and listen to music and weep (try this, it’s amazing.) There is something incredibly freeing about literally dancing like no one is watching.
Gifts Single Moms Actually Want for Mother’s Day
Single mothers work incredibly hard and deserve gifts that celebrate them while making their life easier at the same time. We rounded up a bunch of Mother’s Day gifts single moms actually want, including an astrology reading, CBD, coffee and spa boxes and more.
How to Parent Calmly When the World is Falling Apart
Stephanie Rosenfield is a life and parent coach who helps parents live an intentional life that they love, one that they are excited to wake up to. We talked to Stephanie about how to parent calmly when your world is falling apart during hard times. Check out her parenting tips and tricks.
10 Tips for Surviving the Holidays as a Single Parent
Navigating life as a single-parent can sometimes be a wild ride, and this is especially true during the holiday season! We asked our divorce coaches for their tips for surviving and thriving during the holidays season as a single parent. Click through for 10 tips for surviving the holiday season as a single mom or single dad.
5 Books That Do Not Suck for Families Going Through a Divorce
When going through a major family change like a divorce, it’s really important to find books to share with your kids that reflect families like theirs; we rounded up 5 children's books for families going through a divorce that are empowering and encouraging for the whole family going through the divorce.