The Challenges and Opportunities of Homeownership for Single Parents

The Challenges and Opportunities of Homeownership for Single Parents

This is a guest post. The dream of buying a home becomes much more complicated when you are a single parent.  Not only do single parents often have a lot less disposable income to work with, but qualifying for and paying off mortgages is an uphill battle when you’re working twice the amount for what’s…

Trick or Treat? 7 Ways to Encourage Healthier Choices This Halloween for Your Child

Trick or Treat? 7 Ways to Encourage Healthier Choices This Halloween for Your Child

This is a guest post. Everyone loves sweet treats. However, just like anything, you should strive to feed your kids candy in moderation. Limiting sugar might be difficult during October when the Halloween season is in full swing, and there’s candy everywhere you look. Fortunately, you don’t have to give in and feed your kid…

4 Tips for Relating to Others As the Only Single Parent in Your Friend Group

4 Tips for Relating to Others As the Only Single Parent in Your Friend Group

This is a guest post. Being a single parent is challenging in many ways, especially if your kids are young. You barely have time to keep up with yourself, so finding time for your friends can be difficult. When you’re the only single mom in your social group, you can feel isolated and find it…

4 Reasons Single Parents Should Get Involved in Their Child’s Education

4 Reasons Single Parents Should Get Involved in Their Child’s Education

This is a guest post.   If you’re a single parent, you know how hard it is to nurture your children while making money and maintaining your and each child’s basic needs. With so much going on, it’s easy to trust that your child gets the education and interactions they need at school. However, that’s not…