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It Will Get Better

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With every first time Mom it begins the same. Sleep deprivation. Is the baby eating enough? What was I thinking? Will I ever have a life again? I’m doing everything wrong! Those feelings are natural. Remember not to focus on the mommy guilt. My youngest sister just had her first baby. I’ve been so worried about her because even though my first baby is now 6 years old, the memories of those early days are still etched into my brain. It was not an easy time. Venturing into motherhood is an experience that sometimes is not so easy. But I … Continue reading →

Better Left Unsaid

After a difficult divorce it is probably no secret that you aren’t the most fond of your ex. Unfortunately, you are left dealing with them because you get the joy of co-parenting your children together, which isn’t always an easy task when there are ill feelings on both sides. But, like it or not these children came into the world because of both of you. Because of this it is important to never say anything negative about their other parent. They are one half of each of you. Every time you say something negative about their father you are teaching … Continue reading →

Putting Your Feelings Aside

My little brother opened his LDS mission call tonight. For those of you unfamiliar with this custom, it is a huge milestone in the lives of these young men. They prepare from the time they are little boys for this moment. It takes a tremendous amount of hard work and dedication and is a momentous occasion in their lives. Sadly, my brother’s father chose not to attend this special event. He was too bitter about a divorce that happened nearly fifteen years ago to come to an event where his ex-wife, our mother, would be present. My brother puts on … Continue reading →

Take Time To Be A Better Mom

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Since Mother’s Day is tomorrow it seems like the perfect time to talk about time for yourself. The hardest thing as a single mother is to find time for yourself but it’s also one of the most important things you can do for you and your children. Life can be overwhelming as a single mother and taking time for yourself can help to ground you and calm you down from the stress of life. Taking time for yourself will allow you to be a better parent in the long run. Stepping back and taking a break can help put things … Continue reading →

Bitter or Better

After a divorce it is normal to feel bitter towards your ex, but you don’t want to feel that way forever. We all know those women, who years later are still blaming their quality of life on their divorce. They sit at home feeling sorry for themselves and wishing their lives away. While it is normal to feel this way in the beginning when everything is still so fresh, you don’t want to carry that burden around with you forever. You want your children to see that even when hard things are thrown in their way, they can overcome them … Continue reading →

Your Challenging Teen May Be Able to Better Resist Peer Pressure

If I can find the light at the end of any dark tunnel in raising teenagers, I will gladly look for it. Because I truly do believe that even the most challenging moments can bring about some good. So imagine my surprise and delight when I recently read that a new study finds teenagers who challenge their parents are more likely to stand up under peer pressure. There are usually two kinds of homes. In one type of home, teens can never question anything their parents say. They must simply do as they were told. In the other type of … Continue reading →

Feeling Out of Balance? It’s O.K.!

All home – based professionals have at least two roles, their role as an individual and their role as a home – based professional. Many home – based professionals also have the added roles of spouse or partner, parent, and household manager. All of these roles are important, and all of them require your time and attention throughout the day. It can be difficult to balance all of your different roles on any given day, especially when activities related to one of your roles demand more attention than usual. For example, your spouse or partner has a crisis, your child … Continue reading →

Feeling Helpless

I have had a fair amount of trouble with my car this year. This summer I ended up stranded in the middle of the highway in near 100 degree weather on my own. Both the battery and the alternator went bad the same day. Needless to say a few tears were shed that day as cars were whizzing past me. As a single parent I was already struggling financially. I didn’t have the money to replace everything, but somehow I managed. Now, not even six months later my car is giving me grief again, and two days before Christmas. As … Continue reading →

Feeling Under The Weather

Who takes care of you when you are sick? When I was married I never worried too much when I was sick. My ex husband was still going to work every day and when he came home Hailey was fed and the house was somewhat maintained. There was some catching up to do when I felt better but it never got too out of hand. As a single mom, being sick is a real pain in the rear end! I was reminded of this when my back, my good and faithful back that has never bothered me, decided that it … Continue reading →

Americans Think They Drive Better Than They Really Do

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A survey shows that people’s perception of how well they drive, as compared to other drivers, is a bit off. People tend to think that they are much better drivers than the multitude of horrible drivers that they see on the roads around them every day. This perception doesn’t quite match up to the facts, though. We have all had experiences with really bad drivers. These encounters may not have resulted in a car accident, but some of them may have come close. How often have you been irritated by that driver who suddenly hits his breaks for no apparent … Continue reading →