Thanksgiving Without Turkey

Close up of person holding out fall leaves

With the official launch of our Website, there is so much to share with you about single parenting at Thanksgiving.  Part of me wants to share the wonderful things that come from the experience because they are uplifting and positive. Another part of me says, tell about the difficult stuff and that tends to be […]

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Moose Kickoff Party

Moose in pond

Wellness For The Single Parent website is officially up and running!  What better way to kick off our website than with our official moose mascot (unknown to him), kicking it off in the sprinklers the last days of summer.   A thank you to my parents who took the video while vacationing in the western United […]

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Enid’s Exercise Equipment

Indoor cycling exercise equipment at a gym

The sacrifices single parents make every day are enormous. We take care of our children with very little time for ourselves. The key to creating time is creativity. One can be creative by accomplishing what one needs in the most simplified fashion. Or, think outside the box. Exercise Releases Stress I love to exercise for […]

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Honorary Medal for the Single Parent

Silver Medal Award that reads WINNER with 5 stars held by a red, white and blue ribbon.

“You deserve an honorary medal for what you have done. You are to be highly commended.” ~Mr. Hill Accept a Compliment This beautiful compliment was given to me when I was a single parent. Mr. Hill had been witness to my life. This compliment was extremely difficult to hear and accept. I did not want […]

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Step-By-Step Guide: Career & Education

What are you going to do to support yourself and your family? A wise mother once told me, “you will pick up the pieces one day at a time.”   My Single Parent Situation: No career to fall back on that could financially support my 4-year-old, my newborn, and myself. The divorce settlement did not provide me […]

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