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The digital age has given new generations of parents something extra to worry about: How much screen time is too much? Physicians, teachers and psychologists generally agree that spending inordinate amounts of time immersed in computers, smartphones or social media can negatively impact a child’s developing mind and body. A screen time study published recently […]

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Choosing the single life this Valentine’s Day? You can still share the love with your friends! Here is a unique Gal-entine’s Day gift guide from MyBankTracker.com, an independent financial comparison site, to put your money to good use. So sit back, relax and watch the friendship (and money) grow! 1. Invest in Your Bestie’s Future Offer […]

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Grants specifically earmarked for single mothers, in general, don’t exist. There are grants single mothers can apply for based on criteria such as income-based, ethnic group, residency, career interest, knowledge base, etc. Free money or grants specifically for being a single mom are hard to get. There are organizations offering temporary assistance such as churches, […]

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Updated 10/11/2018 October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and this is the story of how I was able to escape domestic violence. It’s a time to take a good long look at this problem in our world. Despite all we’ve learned about this problem it still persists in thousands of households each year. People who […]

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Creating a budget is one thing but maintaining a budget is something different. Sometimes it feels like a burden and other times it feels boring. Regardless of how it feels to you, if you want to keep your spending under control you have to stick to your budget. I admit I’m not always in good […]

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When I think about all the stuff that I’ve had to deal with as an overwhelmed single mom I’m reminded that it’s better to pick my battles rather than get wiped out in a pointless war. There is too much going on in my life to allow nit-picky things ruin my day, my relationships, and […]

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Living with OCD requires good coping strategies, courage, proper treatment from both psychological and medical sources, and the support of family, close friends, and co-workers. As with other chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease or asthma, your focus should be on the day to day management of the symptoms rather than an ultimate cure. […]

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If you’ve spent a while as stay-at-home mom or dad, you may find yourself in need for a revamping of your resume. The gap in your resume and the time spent away from the workforce aren’t exactly what hiring managers seek for in a resume. How can you actually tweak your resume to make you […]

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My daughter just pulled out of our driveway to head back to college for another exciting year. Why do I say it’s exciting? One word. New York City! She’s at Columbia University (insert proud mom grin here) and she made the Dean’s list (insert even bigger proud mom grin here)! She got her own apartment […]

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Many parents are nervous as the new school year approaches. Why? Their child is anxious. It’s not uncommon for children and teens to experience headaches, stomach aches, irritability, withdrawal, and other stress-related effects during this time. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to help them before they head off on their first day. […]

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