Leaving a marriage can be heart-wrenching. This post highlights the pros and cons of divorce, and factors to consider when deciding to leave a marriage: Should I get divorced? If you are ready to leave...
Many women assume they will just live off child support and alimony in the event that they divorce. They are often shocked that this is not the case. Here are the top 3 things SAHMs...
Similar to pawnbrokers or pawn shops, consignment shops sell secondhand items on behalf of the original owner, who receives a percentage of the selling price. Whether you’re looking for ways to expand your wardrobe on...
Poshmark is an online consignment shop, similar in many ways to ThredUp and Mercari. Sellers use the platform to list items for sale, which buyers then browse. Poshmark has grown to include channels on clothes,...
Worried your spouse or partner is cheating? “Go with your instincts,” says Ken Childs, founder of Paramount Investigative Services, a Beverly Hills, Calif. private investigative service, who has appeared in Access Hollywood, The Dr. Phil...
A doula is someone who provides emotional and physical comfort and support to parents during—and after—pregnancy and childbirth. Researchers at the University of Toronto found that women who have continuous support during labor are more...
The more parenting time equality single moms share with their kids' dads, the higher their income. This was the biggest finding of Single Mom Income and Time-Sharing Survey, which polled 2,270 single mothers about their...
Here is the good and bad news: It is possible to co-parent with a narcissist. The good news is that there are tools you can use to ensure your kid has a relationship with both...
Covid and economic-related stresses contributed to higher 2020 divorce rates, with U.S. numbers jumping 34% and newlywed separations doubling to 10%, according to a Daily Mail report. While divorce rates overall have been falling to...
I wrote this a few years ago, and revisit each holiday season for both myself and readers. I admit that the holidays are hard for me personally — so much pressure to make them memorable,...
Whether you are in a legal battle with a narcissist, divorcing a narcissist, or have a family member, friend, boss, parent, child or sibling who has strong narcissistic tendencies, it can be maddening to negotiate...
After divorce, you get a year. A free pass for 12 months to be a freaky weirdo. Drink too much after the kids go to bed. Smoke a few cigarettes at break time with your...
As a single mom, and for so many moms I know, the most stressful part of your day is dinner. And breakfast. And lunch. Shopping, stocking, prepping, baking, warming, and cleaning (or not …) is...
If you have a background in writing or journalism and researching companies and initiatives is your idea of fun, a career in grant writing could be for you. You may be able to work in...
Virtual assistants are in hot demand — and a very popular work-at-home option, especially for parents. Benefits include: Ready to become a virtual assistant? Here are things you need to know: How to become a...