Intro to the World of Jennifer Maggio

What an honor and privilege to be part of Single Parents Town!  My thanks go out to Bill McLeod for extending this opportunity.  Oh, the good times, we are going to have and the stories I’ll share!!I have thought of a thousand different ways to introduce myself.  I wear many hats, have many passions, but I thought this picture described me best.  I am a mom first.  

I have three children–a 15-year-old boy, 13-year-old girl, and 3-year-old girl.  Yes, I waited an entire 10 years and started over again!  Many of you are fainting right now at the very thought of waiting 10 years to start again.  Life is certainly interesting with two teenagers and a toddler in the home, to say the least.  My children are true blessings and each are very different.  My 15-year-old son is a 6’1 football and basketball star.  He is handsome, charming, funny, and independent.  My 13-year-old daughter is beautiful.  She is very tall and a graceful ballet dancer, as well as talented basketball and volleyball player.  She is loud, like her mom.  My 3-year-old baby girl is such a joy.  The first time around, when I was a single parent, I wasn’t able to enjoy the little things that babies and toddlers bring.  This time, I have.  I have enjoyed learning her personality and she has been such an “easy” child – perhaps it’s because I’m more experienced now.

I am also happily married.  I have been married for almost 8 years now and truly did meet the man of my dreams, in fact, far beyond what I could have hoped for.  I hope to share some of my journey through marriage here and inspire you that yes, you can find love again.

But before becoming happily married, I was a single mom for seven years.  It was the longest, hardest season of my life.  I made plenty of mistakes and learned a great deal.  My passion is to now encourage other single moms across this country in learning how to parent effectively, manage finances, and remain sane, all at the same time! 

After spending almost 10 years in Corporate America, climbing the corporate ladder, I walked away and began to pursue my passion – helping single moms.  So….that’s where you now find me -on my journey to help you, the single parent.  I am an author, columnist, full-time wife and mom, speaker, single moms ministry leader, volunteer, counselor, and more.

My new book, Overwhelmed: The Life of a Single Mom, will be referenced from time to time, as I poured my heart and soul into it and I truly believe it is an effective resource in helping single parents find freedom, forgiveness, and inspiration.

So, that’s me.  Jennifer Maggio – lover of my God, my family, and my single moms.  Pleased to meet ya!  (Be sure to check out my blog every week on Wednesdays!  We’re going to have great fun.)

You can read more about Jennifer at http://www.thelifeofasinglemom.com.