COLUMBUS, OH—Calling the man she had been casually dating for the past few weeks “an unbelievable catch,” local 29-year-old Colleen Ridgley told reporters Tuesday that learning single dad Drew Abrams had lost custody of his kids only made…

When it comes to what to do about burnout in the workplace, much of the advice in the popular press can be reduced to superficial advice: go to the spa, take a nap, do something nice for yourself. Burnout is often…

Will it ever be my turn? I often ask myself that. Since I am a single parent, as I have been for over 20 years, I must have said this a thousand times out of desperation. Almost everything I do has the ultimate endgame of stabilizing,…

When married couples get into their 60s they say, "We've saved all our lives so now we can spend money!" A single mother usually says, "I've lived my whole life and now I can save." That's my story anyway. When I became a single…

Mother's Day. I see and feel the buzz around me. Hallmark and retail stores are working overtime promoting card and gift sales. Signs and memories are everywhere to celebrate mother and shower her with love, gifts and gratitude. I…

Haircuts, manicures, a new outfit ... how often do single mothers move their needs as women to the bottom of the priority list? Life happens. And sometimes it happens hard and fast when you are a single mom. Personal priorities keep…

Marital status no longer matters when it comes to getting government childcare under a new rule that benefits low-income foreigners raising their Korean children.Under current regulations, foreigners who are not married to Korean nationals…

Whether or not you're new to the dating world, it can be scary to be out there. Think about it - the experience in and of itself requires you to be both vulnerable and authentic throughout the process. This can be intimidating,…

Valentine's Day is not just a day to celebrate a couple's love. It's a day to celebrate love all around. So, if you're single or know a mom who's going alone this year, spread the love with a few things that she might really want. 14…

Your single mom's Valentine's Day doesn't have to be sad or lonely. Use these 7 unique ideas to celebrate Valentine's Day whether you have a partner or not.By Cathy Meyer Updated: January 26, 2021Categories: Dealing with Divorce, Divorce…