Breaking Up Is Often The BEST Thing To Do!

 Posted by Davis on May 18, 2011  General  4 Responses »
May 182011
 

 

I learned a lot from my daughter Henley this week. She had her first prom. She knew her relationship with her boyfriend was over. She played the same game with herself that we all do. She felt bad that she felt this way when prom was upon them. After all, he had pulled out all the stops on how he asked her to prom. She didn’t want to be ‘mean’. She didn’t want to look like a ‘bitch.’ She talked about waiting it out to see if it got better. It wasn’t going to get better, we all saw it. After her dad listened to one of her stories he said, “Yeah…it’s over.” But she couldn’t get past the ‘prom’ thing…until she did. She realized quickly that things were not going to change for her. Her feelings had changed simply because they did. As bad as she felt, she broke up with him the day after prom.

That took courage and in the end was the best thing she could have done for both of them.

If only we could all take a lesson from Henley’s break up book. Continue reading »

Starting a Single Moms Ministry by Jennifer Maggio

 Posted by Jennifer on May 18, 2011  General  3 Responses »
May 182011
 

I continue to be honored to be part of the team at Single Parents Town, as they allow me the perfect avenue to express thoughts and share a nugget or two of wisdom.  Bill McLeod (founder of Single Parents Town) and his team do an excellent job providing value and insight to the single parent walk, so here’s a shout-out to Bill and friends for letting me be part!

I am best known for my work nationwide with single moms and churches, so it stands to reason that my most frequent questions come from those that are currently in ministry.  For those who have not started a single moms support group, they often question how to get one started.  For those who have started a group, they become frustrated when it is not growing. 

I have been fortunate enough to work with the greatest church on the planet, Healing Place Church, and this has allowed me to gain great wisdom and insight on what does and does not work within the walls of the church on ministering to single mothers.  I am excited to announce that my next book, The Church and the Single Mom, will be out in June 2011, and addresses many issues in relation to single moms, the church, and getting active on helping with the single parenting issues, but……..until then, I wanted to provide a few quick tips. Continue reading »

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To My Children…..

 Posted by Michele on May 16, 2011  General  6 Responses »
May 162011
 

There have been many times that I wish parenting would have come with some special manual that would have given me better guidance and a direction on how to be the mom you consistently needed  me to be. I can promise you that if I could press rewind and have the chance to do some things different, I would for I know there are things that hurt you and worried you along the way. Unfortunately, I cannot change the past or yours but I can hold myself accountable, apologize for the things I need to and do whatever it takes to be the best mom I can be moving forward.

I am not going to deny that parenting is not always easy and to have been a single parent for so much of your lives is without a doubt, one of the toughest jobs I have had to do. With that being said, there is no greater gift than to be a mom and it is a true blessing to be a mom to each of you! My love for you is unconditional and I can promise you that regardless of what life brings our way, I will always be here for you and I will never quit on you. We have weathered a lot of storms and while it has not been easy, we have survived and I would like to believe we have grown stronger.

So it is with love and from my heart that I want you to know….. Continue reading »

Are You In Denial?

 Posted by Bill on May 15, 2011  Balancing Work and Children, Dealing with Divorce and Your Ex, Nutrition, Raising Children as a Single Parent, Single Entrepreneur Mom, Taking Time for Yourself  3 Responses »
May 152011
 

Today I want to challenge each and everyone of you with my blog. I want to challenge you to be brutally honest with yourself and ask yourself just one question “Are you in Denial?”. I will bet that the majority of you will emphatically answer NO. I’m not in denial, I fully accept what has gone on in my life, what is going on in my life and why it has all happened, I have no regrets… But I will say to you right now that you ARE in denial, you just don’t know it yet. First let’s understand what denial is.

Webster’s Dictionary defines Denial as:

Refusal to admit the truth or reality (as of a statement or charge) (2) : assertion that an allegation is false. Continue reading »

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Climbing Out of Debt, Finding Peace

 Posted by Lisa on May 13, 2011  General  No Responses »
May 132011
 

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“Debt-proof living is  not about deprivation, guilt and fear; it’s about sound choices and effective decisions. It’s a disciplined lifestyle that brings peace and joy. Debt-proof living makes the journey exhilarating, so you can enjoy the spectacular view!”–Mary Hunt

A while back when I was writing an article on Single Parents Living Successfully (and Happily) on one income another single mom friend recommended Mary Hunt’s books and her website on Debt-Proof Living. This single mom said she read Hunt’s books (from the library) and followed her instructions and it has changed her life forever. I hear this often from people whether they have read Hunt, or Suze Orman, or Dave Ramsey or others. Continue reading »

What is Success? by Jennifer Maggio

 Posted by Jennifer on May 11, 2011  General  No Responses »
May 112011
 

We have certainly become a society that is obsessed with success, haven’t we?  On every corner there is an advertisement that is selling the latest get-rich-quick or how-to-become-famous scheme.  We obsess over who will climb the corporate ladder the quickest, who will buy the largest house, the fanciest car.  We obsess over who’s kid will be the best athlete and best-looking with the highest GPA.  We obsess over who is aging the best and who is in the best shape.  On and on we go.

My inbox is inundated daily with newsletters promising to make me famous, email tips with the latest info on how to master advertising via social media, or blogs on launching successful businesses.   

And if I’m being REALLY honest with you, for brief moments of time, I have been guilty of the same ludicrous measures of success – becoming obsessed with the sales of my latest book or  how many clicks I have received on my website or any number of countless other meaningless gauges of success.  I have often been the mom who pushes her kids far too hard to be the valedictorian or best athlete or whatever else.  But when I have seen that very same nature in others, I see how ugly it truly is.   Continue reading »

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How’s The Movie In Your Mind Playing Out?

 Posted by Bill on May 9, 2011  Balancing Work and Children, Dealing with Divorce and Your Ex, Getting Your New Life In Order, Organizing, Raising Children as a Single Parent  No Responses »
May 092011
 

There is a saying that goes like this, “In life we mainly see what we look for”. I think that all of us at one time or another has looked for the worst in our situations, only to have it become our reality. Why is it that some people see themselves, and their lives, in such a negative way that they can’t seem to figure out why nothing ever goes right for them? Why is it that we as parents sometimes see the negative things in our children, and then wonder why they lose confidence in themselves? Why is it that we are all products of what our minds tell us, rather than what are dreams instill in us?

Our minds are like a movie, replaying over and over again what we see in them. If we constantly see the past, present or future as a negative thing, then that is how our movie will play out. If we see our children never amounting to anything, then that is the movie we will portray to them. If we see every little thing that has gone wrong with our lives as a bad thing, rather than a lesson, then we will never be able to create a happy ending to our movie.

Our experiences are just life’s lessons, not defining moments. They are just one of the the scenes in our movie that occurred prior to us becoming wiser. Never forget that your mind is constantly creating a movie that is playing right before you. Even more importantly, never forget that you are the director, producer and writer of you own movie. If you want to create a sad ending you can do that, but if you want to create a happy ending, where all of your dreams come true, then you can do that as well. It is all up to YOU and only YOU. Why not start today creating an Academy Award winning movie that will bring you happiness, joy and success for not only you, but your entire family. Continue reading »

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