Mom 4 Biz

Do you know a woman who gives just a little bit more? Sometimes there’s a touch, a kindness, or a comment that just seizes the moment and repairs a relationship, or helps you get through the day. Those moments give you pause to appreciate another human being.

It doesn’t have to be great miracles and wonderful accomplishments, although those are important too. Sometimes it’s the simple, day-to-day, reflex actions that improve life. If you know a woman who has made a difference, in your life, in your community, or in the way the world turns, you can promote her, send her kuddos, and surprise her with a nomination to Coolest Woman on the Planet. Just visit the site and leave a comment. Your email won’t be published, but I’ll be able to contact you about your nomination.

 Once we begin to recognize women for their great accomplishments, they will accomplish more.

Single Mom’s have a few major issues that just don’t go away when you need them to. If you’re a single mom, that means you have children to care for, you probably have a job, and you need services that are dependable. If you work away from home, the services you require are even more important. You can’t leave your kids with just anyone and missing days from work will cost you a job.

The double edge is, without the job you can’t support your children, and your children need you too. But how can a single mom cope?

This actually works for either parent who has sole custody of children. But it’s particularly effective for single mom’s.

Locate a work at home mom, a friend who is still at home with small children, or an elderly woman who wants some part time income. Become friends and get to know them very well. You’ll want to know their habits, their characteristics, and the way they handle your children. They need to be a second YOU. When you can’t be there for your children, the other woman can be.

Creating a Mommy Network within your community is your first resource. There are several places to find members of your Mommy Network, but you’ll have to initiate communication and get it started.

 Churches – Go to Sunday School and get to know other Mom’s in your Sunday School class. Not only do you have prayer support (a very IMPORTANT part of single parenting) but you have instant networks of friends and resources. Call them, have tea, get together for a pajama party with kids, and invite them to join you for lunch (go Dutch, everybody has a budget to uphold).

Play Groups – Find a play group for your kids on a Sunday afternoon. 30 minutes at the park, McDonalds, or some other fun place to hang out gives your kids a break, and you a moment to connect. Take the time. It pays great dividends.

Libraries – Introduce yourself to other moms while your kids participate in story hour. Get names, phone numbers and addresses. Invite them over for a candle party, or other activity that moms like to do. Have a play room set up for kids, and enjoy your time together with frequent baby checks.

Those are just a few ideas for Mommy Networks. This is an important step to maintaining your ability to cope with life as a single mom. Don’t let it pass because you don’t have time. You don’t have time not to create a Mommy Network in your neighborhood.

You’ve experienced it. The Mommy Meltdown.

The baby’s sick, you’re working too many hours, time is important, and someone is borrowing your time. Is there a balance? Can you afford meds for the baby? Who’s backing you up? Who has your back?

Nobody. You’re out there alone, and you know it!

So, what do you do? What can you do to help yourself?

Give yourself a raise with a business online focusing on passive income streams.

The easy part is setting it up and creating payment options that work for you. There are many ways to begin, but one of the easiest is to set up a blog just like this one. Give yourself a place to vent, chatter, offer support, ask for support, and get the attention you deserve. Whether you’re on your own or sharing space, you deserve a place to vent and tell your story. A blog offers you that simply outlet, and gives you an opportunity to earn more money through passive income streams.

For more information and detailed reports that help you build a Monetized Blog online, sign up in the form on the left. You can’t go wrong – it’s FREE.

One of the first questions I was asked after my ex walked out, “Will you start dating again?” I nearly choked. I couldn’t imagine even wanting another man around, after being abandoned in such a brutal way. Did I want to force my children to deal with that reality at this point? No.

 Not dating for a year, maybe even two was not an option. I wanted my children to realize that stability didn’t come from having someone around who didn’t want to be there. I wanted them to know they were worthy of my presence. They were enough. Read the rest of this entry »

Kids Publish Instantly – Kids Can Publish Articles Too
By Kenton Verhoeff

When I first started writing, I wanted to do more than just write for class. My mom suggested I write articles about what interested me and publish them on EzineArticles. At first, I thought I’d have a hard time getting published, and it was a little difficult getting past “Mom the Editor.” But, once I got past mom, it was pretty easy to get them published. Read the rest of this entry »