First appeared in the Beaumont Enterprise, Mother’s Day Editorial – May 2013 by Gail Cawley Showalter More children are growing up with single mothers. Many of the girls become single moms themselves. Today 41% of births occur outside of marriage. Consider the children: 59% (389,481) of young children in poor families live with a single […]
For more on the Single Mom Card Deck go to SMORE for Women Let the man be– The Man. ~ Do I act like– The Lady? Some of you are too young to remember the Feminine Revolution. Most of us don’t recall being an adult woman without access to birth control pills. Life has changed dramatically […]
Can You Stand alone? When it really counts, can you stand alone? When life throws you a curve how do you handle it? Are you able to say “no” when you know you ought to? All of these take courage. If you think courage can only be demonstrated on a battlefield or in a hospital, […]
By Stephanie Harren It has been said that “You are what you eat.” Children need healthy meals, but where does a busy single mom start? Planning your Week Getting ready for the work week ahead can be overwhelming enough but when you add in kid’s activities, church activities, and your own activities; it can […]
For more on the Single Mom Card Deck go to SMORE for Women Can you remember the laughter of a loved one from your childhood? ~ When did I last laugh with my children? What fun! Contact Gail
For more on the Single Mom Card Deck go to SMORE for Women Some of us are calm, easy and slower than others. We may drive the tense, excitable, worrisome, and driven ones crazy. ~~~ In what ways am I different from my children? Related Post: If My Child Enjoys Being Silly Contact Gail
Parenting: it’s the hardest job of all, yet it doesn’t include a paycheck. And as a single mom, you’re likely facing even more energy-sapping challenges. Whatever the reason for your newly single parent status, adjusting can be difficult. You’re responsible for balancing the emotional and financial needs of your family — while loving and teaching your […]
Grief has stages. It’s best not to be stuck on a stage when the curtain closes. ~ Have I been in a stage of grief too long? Perhaps I will move to the next act. I spent lots and lots of time on stage in my younger years. Many rehearsals preceded the performance. And […]
How can you recover from divorce? Single moms, I encourage you to look at your life and all the circumstances you face in a new way. See More. I encourage you to pray for new insight into your present situation. See More. I encourage you to open doors that were previously closed and See More. […]
Gail Cawley Showalter 