6 Tips Every Newly Single Mom Should Follow

If you’re a newly single mom, chances are you never anticipated being one. However, the odds are stacked against us all when we get married and have children. Divorce rates are holding steady at 50% for first time marriages and increases to 67% for for all second time marriages. Single moms are fast becoming the majority [...]

Parenting Agreements: Why Newly Single Moms and Dads Should Have One

Shortly after I discovered I was pregnant with my daughter, my relationship with her father ended. Coming to terms with being a single mom was the easy part, but dealing with potential custody issues frightened me. I mean, our child wasn’t even born yet and already I was having separation anxiety at the thought of [...]

Packing for Summer Camp

As the remaining days in the school year pass by, children are daydreaming about summer. For those attending camp, they may be wondering what they will do and who they will meet. For single moms, the approach of summer camp also brings questions regarding what they should pack for their child – what is too [...]

On Summer Travel for Single Women

This weekend officially marks the start of the summer travel season. But for those single women that have either been the victim of downsizing or just feel they can’t get away for fear of losing their job, you may want to reconsider taking a break this summer.
Start by reading career editor Paula Santonocito’s article titled Should [...]

The Single Minded Women’s Guide to Being Green

Being green or eco conscious is easier than you think. There are simple little lifestyle changes each of us can make without much sacrifice or inconvenience that will make a huge difference in slowing down global warming and preserving our planet for future generations.
So, in honor of Earth Day, SingleMindedWomen.com has compiled a number of [...]

On Bullying

As a parent I was recently faced with a situation that frightened me to the point that I thought about home schooling my daughter. Earlier this school year, my 7 year old daughter became the victim of a bully. This child taunted my daughter, belittled her and even struck her!
Following proper school protocol, we alerted [...]

Online Dating Tips for Single Moms

A few years ago a girlfriend and I decided to try online dating at the same time. For some reason trying it together seemed to kill the stigma that we couldn’t get a date without some type of assistance. We both happened to be single moms and thought this would be a great way to [...]

10 Things to Do During Your Fur-Cation That Are Free

As the economy continues to struggle, more and more companies are instituting mandatory furloughs. In some cases, this unpaid leave can represent a 25% to 30% decrease in pay. While most agree it’s better to have a job even if it pays less than it did a year ago, the challenge some employees face is what to do [...]

On Summer Camp

Moms, summer is right around the corner and if you’re like me, you are already in a panic about choosing a summer camp for your children.  This is why I thought it was important for our single mom visitors to start thinking about the type of camp your child will thrive in. Brian Brandt, a [...]

SMM Editor’s Pick: Earthlust Stainless Steel Water Bottle

Moms, if you have vowed to stop using plastic water bottles, then take a look at this fun to use and easy to care for stainless steel water bottle by Earthlust. It offers even more than it’s charming good looks… it’s safe. 
Unlike many other drink bottles on the market, these naturally safe unlined bottles DO NOT CONTAIN Bisphenol-A, [...]

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