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The Overlooked To-Do List: Practical Things to Handle During (and After) Divorce

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Divorce is emotionally overwhelming — there’s no sugarcoating that. But in the chaos of heartbreak, custody schedules, and moving logistics, there are a lot of small, practical details that often get overlooked — things that can create real headaches later if you don’t address them early. As a single mom who’s been through it, I […]

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Learning to Be Alone (But Not Lonely): A Single Mom’s Journey Through Divorce

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When I first got divorced, I thought the hardest part would be co-parenting. Or finances. Or explaining to my kids why their dad didn’t live with us anymore. I was wrong. The hardest part was the silence. The quiet in the house after the kids went to bed. The empty space in the bed where

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Budgeting as a Single Mom: Practical Tips for Taking Control of Your Finances

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Being a single mom means wearing a lot of hats—provider, nurturer, chef, chauffeur, counselor, and so much more. And when it comes to managing money, the pressure can feel overwhelming. With only one income and a million responsibilities, budgeting isn’t just a nice idea—it’s survival. But it can be done. It just takes a little

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Navigating 50/50 Custody with Your Ex: Finding Peace in Co-Parenting

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Sharing custody isn’t just a legal arrangement—it’s an emotional balancing act that plays out in your home, your heart, and your daily routines. If you’re navigating 50/50 custody with your ex, you know the challenges: communication, logistics, emotional ups and downs, and learning how to let go when your kids are with the other parent.

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Helping Your Children Emotionally Process Divorce: Guiding Them Through the Storm

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Divorce is never easy. Not for you, and not for your children. It can feel like the ground is shifting beneath their feet—what was once familiar is now uncertain. And while you’re managing your own emotional whirlwind, you’re also trying to help your kids navigate theirs. But here’s the truth: Children can come through divorce

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Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids: Teaching the Heart Skills That Matter Most

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As parents, we teach our kids a lot—how to tie their shoes, do math, clean their room, and say “please” and “thank you.” But some of the most important lessons aren’t found in textbooks or chores. They happen in everyday moments, when our children are upset, frustrated, excited, or scared. These are the moments that

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Setting Goals with Your Kids: Growing Together One Step at a Time

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One of the most powerful things we can teach our kids isn’t math or manners—it’s how to dream, plan, and follow through. Goal setting isn’t just for adults or New Year’s resolutions. When we involve our children in setting their own goals, we’re giving them the tools to build confidence, independence, and a growth mindset

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Thriving as a Single Parent: Finding Strength in the Chaos

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Being a single parent is a little like being the ringmaster of a one-person circus. You’re juggling schedules, taming tantrums, balancing budgets, and somehow still showing up with snacks, hugs, and bedtime stories. It’s messy, exhausting, and often lonely—but it can also be powerful, beautiful, and full of unexpected joy. If you’re in the thick

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