Aug

25

Back-to-School Lunches for Single Mom Families

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August 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment

This is the month in which single moms everywhere are running around trying to get their children ready for the new school year. Their is so much to consider, so much to do.
I would like to make things a little easier for you during the beginning of the the school year by providing you with [...]

May

28

Quick Tips for Single Moms:Preschool

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May 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Preschool age children are a lot of fun to be around. You can’t help but want to play and hang out with them, and their laughs are great!
1. I suggest (at the very least) homeschooling for preschool of you can. And you can. It does not take a lot of effort on your part. Seriously.
2. [...]

Apr

11

Easter Riddles

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April 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment

This is an activity that I used to do with my daughters. Until they could read, I would help them. I started this with them when they were toddlers.
The Easter bunny puts a slip of paper into each of their baskets that has a riddle on written on it. The riddle leads them to their first [...]

Apr

11

Easter Activities for Young Children

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April 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment

I thought that I would share some links for those of you who are looking for some activities for your young children. Children love to feel as though they are accomplishing things. This gives them a sense of pride.
Easter coloring pages are fun for toddlers. You can print the pages, let your toddler color them, cut out [...]

Mar

24

Single Moms Encourage their Children’s Passions

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March 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment

What do your children love to do? What are they most passionate about? Are you supporting them in the endeavors?
Throughout their childhoods, people go through many changes. Their interests change as they learn new things and acquire new skills. These changes provide us, as single mother’s, with an opportunity to support the interests of each [...]

Mar

24

Great Activities for Mothers and Preschoolers

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March 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Single moms with preschoolers are at an advantage. they don’t have to share their preschoolers time with another parent, at least not daily. This means that they have more opportunities to hang out with their little one.
Preschoolers are at a very interesting age. They are talking more, and they know more. Here are a few [...]

Mar

23

Educational Videos for Toddlers and Preschoolers

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March 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment

While I do not necessarily agree that toddlers and preschoolers need to be inundated with academic opportunities, I do believe that what they do watch should be of an educational nature.
I love Sesame Street, Mr. Rogers, Bob the Builder and Dora the Explorer for this age, but I prefer to keep videos on hand for [...]

Mar

23

Preschoolers and Chores

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March 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Preschoolers are at a great age. They understand that picking up after themselves is important, and they also love to help mom. They want to be independent, and to show you that they can do things on their own.
They can successfully, for the most part, do the tasks that they learned as toddlers with no [...]

Mar

22

Single Mom Helpers: Yard Workers

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March 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment

It would be difficult for a single mother with babies and/or young children to keep up with the yard work. I have decided that, when I have more children, I would like to have someone come over once a week from spring to fall to do yard work. The tasks for this time of the [...]

Mar

21

Single Mom Helpers: A Mother’s Helper

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March 21, 2009 | 2 Comments

I sometimes fantasize about what it would be like to start over as a single mom. My daughters are 19 and 16, and I would like to have more children. Three or four would be nice.
When I ‘make it’ as a freelance writer, I intend to have another baby. About one a year, actually, until [...]

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