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As a single mom, finances can be tight. Taking my son to Legoland was a good way to teach him about money.
My 8-year-old had been asking to go to Legoland for years. To make it happen, we had to talk about …
Deborah Goldstein
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I'm a single mom and just agreed to shared custody. The amount of 'me time' is overwhelming.
After a decade of solo parenting, Nicola Prentis is experiencing the sudden return of free time and…
Nicola Prentis
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I'm giving dating apps another try as a single mom. Men interested in open relationships are a green flag.
Nicola Prentis says that it takes guts to be transparent about seeking a non-monogamous relationshi…
Nicola Prentis
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I'm a single mom to a toddler and only book luxury resorts for us. It allows me to also enjoy our vacation.
I've tried family-friendly resorts in the past, but I didn't enjoy my time there. Now I only take m…
Michelle Stansbury
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I didn't cosign my kids' student loans because I couldn't take on more debt as a single mom. I supported them in other ways.
I didn't cosign my sons' student loans because I already had a mortgage and a car loan. Instead, I …
Lisa B. Samalonis
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I avoided paying for day care when I was a single mom. It was hard, but I'm glad I did it.
A single mom managed to avoid paying for day care. She found jobs that let her create my own schedu…
Ashley Archambault
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As a single mom, having 3 kids makes it hard to get work done. I wouldn't trade them for all the productivity in the world.
I'm a single mom of three kids, and it's difficult to carve out time for my work. But when I'm frus…
Allison Langer
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Even Kim Kardashian says being a single mom feels overwhelming
Kim Kardashian said she locks herself in her bathroom to get away from her kids. A therapist said i…
Julia Pugachevsky
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I'm a millennial mom of 3, and I rely on my mom's financial assistance
I'm a millennial with three kids and I had to ask my mom for financial assistance. Though I feel sh…
Alyse Benoit
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I'm a single mom running my own business. I deal with admin at the playground.
As a single mom running her own company, she's discovered more time at the playground and during sl…
Nicola Prentis
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My older mom is losing her memory. I'm rushing to plan my wedding while she still remembers my partner.
My mom is in her 80s and has been slowly losing her memory for years. I want her to be present in o…
Michael Kaye
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My mom was a single mom, but I had 3 parents. My grandparents helped raise me.
My mom had me when she was 22 and her parents helped her raise me. I worried that I was not living …
Katherine Serna
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I'm a single mom. I date but I don't date single dads.
As a single mom, Nicola Prentis couldn't stop herself from judging single dads. She's found dating …
Nicola Prentis
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My biggest parenting mistake was making my kids the center of my world. Women need an identity beyond 'mom.'
When I became an empty nester, I had no social life or career. I focused so much on raising my five…
Susan Yem
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My mom is 68 and I track her location. I want to make sure she's safe.
Krista Hall uses her iPhone to track her 68-year-old mom's location. Accessing her mom's location…
Cailey Griffin
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I'm remarried but still have the instincts of a single mom. I always ensure I make enough money to support my son on my own.
I'm remarried, but my single mom instincts haven't gone away. My husband is a great stepfather, but…
Ashley Archambault
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I was a single mom and learned how to grocery shop on a budget. I meal-plan on the fly based on sales and still afford occasional treats.
When I was a single mom I learned how to grocery shop on a tight budget while still buying healthy …
Ashley Archambault
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I'm a single mom and have tons of support from my family. It's still lonely.
I've raised my daughter alone since she was born. Being a single mom can be lonely, but I also don'…
Ashley Espinoza
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I'm a single mom and matchmaker. Here are 5 dating mistakes single parents should avoid.
Single parents who are dating shouldn't talk only about their kids or blame them for being non-comm…
Lauren Finney
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I'm a single mom of 3 living in Anguilla. My kids are safer than in the US and there's a bigger sense of community.
Vanessa Croft grew up between the US and Anguilla. When she had kids, she decided to stay in Anguil…