Grace for Single Parents

Single Mom Income: 10 Ways to Earn Extra Money

ByJen Smith Posted onJune 24, 2021May 27, 2022

Inside: Ten ways single moms can make more money on the side. These ideas help make up the missing income for many single moms if you’re willing to put in the effort they may require. This is a guest post. 10 Ways Single Moms Can Make Money on the Side Raising kids as a single mom qualifies…

For the Single Parent Who is Overwhelmed with Decisions

ByJen Smith Posted onJune 23, 2021October 8, 2021

Inside: Four ways you can overcome the stress of making so many decisions alone. Single parents make so many decisions alone they often suffer from decision fatigue and experience burnout as a result. Decision Fatigue for Single Parents I was talking to a friend recently who said she feels jealous of all her married friends….

What books to Read when Recovering From a Relationship

ByJen Smith Posted onMay 27, 2021May 6, 2022

13 books to read when you’re recovering from a relationship and you feel like you’ve lost a part of yourself and you need time to heal. Whether the breakup was your idea or not, sometimes you need help getting back on track. Try one of these books. Whether you’re coming out of a toxic relationship…

14 Ways to Encourage Your Big Kid to Love Reading

ByJen Smith Posted onMay 27, 2021November 30, 2023

Reading to your baby every day is easy but what do you do when you have a tween on your hands who chooses to not open a book? Here are 14 ideas to keep your bigger kids interested in reading and to help you raise a happy reader. Big Kids are Different Readers Before my…

What to do When Your Child Won’t Sleep and What They Really Need

ByJen Smith Posted onMay 27, 2021September 2, 2022

Inside: What to do when your young child has trouble falling asleep at night that you probably haven’t tried. And what they really need from you and how to give it to them. My daughter was born not needing much sleep. I realize this isn’t possible, but it sure seemed like it. On the second…