Are you looking for “more”?

Are you looking for “more”?

Do you have a little voice in your head that’s been telling you there’s more out there for you? Maybe you have a louder voice drowning it out with reasons why “more” isn’t in the cards (“Who do you think you are?!”) or why wanting “more” doesn’t make sense (“That...
How can a single mom make life easier?

How can a single mom make life easier?

Everyone says it: Being a single parent is HARD. But does it have to be? Is “hard” inevitable? No. There are ways to make your life easier. I’ve done it and you can too. Here are a few tips: 1. Automate as much as possible! Yes, schedule bill payments and...
Watch your mouth

Watch your mouth

“Watch your mouth.” It’s a phrase I remember well from childhood. Whenever I got a little sassy with my parents, that was was usually their return fire. As adults we don’t generally have anyone tell us to watch our mouths, even though we still need it. But instead of...
It’s my birthday and I don’t care

It’s my birthday and I don’t care

It’s my birthday today and I was dreaming up some poetic post about what turning 45 means to me. But the truth is that it doesn’t really mean anything to me. That number has zero significance in my life. It’s a number to mark time. That said, it is a unique moment in...
Surviving to thriving as a single parent

Surviving to thriving as a single parent

I’m so excited to share the most recent episode of “A Resilience Project” with host Cindy Thompson. We talk about building resilience as single/solo/co-parents: how asking for help is a strength, letting go is a gift, and loving ourselves is the best...
Thoughts on Mother’s Day

Thoughts on Mother’s Day

To every mom out there who has mixed feelings about Mother’s Day, I see you. I hope that you can look past any pain this day brings up and find a spark of joy or contentment. Each mother walks her own path. Sometimes the path is clear and easy and sometimes...