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Thrive After Divorce Blog

If you've been to this site before and want to know what's new here, as well as news stories for and about single parents you've picked the right spot.

For the real-life experiences of a single mom who's been through just about everything be sure to check out Life After Divorce by Missy.

Making Blended Families Work

Practical tips for stepmoms in blended families.

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Divorce Checklist

Make sure you look over this divorce checklist before filing your final divorce papers.

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Absent Father: The Case of the MIA Dad

What to do and what to tell your kids when they have an absent father.

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Your Child and Stress

Learn how to handle the issues of your child and stress after a divorce.

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Damned Even If You Do

Do what you feel in your heart to be right -for you'll be criticized anyway.You'll be damned if you do, and damned if you don't.

- Eleanor Roosevelt

What a wise lady! I can't help but think this is an excellent quote for single moms.

The job of parent is a constant game of stabbing in the dark. There are so many decisions to make for each child, and what works for one may not work for the others.

Even better- a lot of single moms have to make all the parenting calls themselves. With no one else to weigh the options with, single moms tend to doubt their decisions more often than not.

A sage friend has repeatedly told me that all you can do is make the best decision using the information that you have at the time. You may look back later with your current knowledge regret the decision you made, but you did the best you could at the time.

You have within you the capability to make the best possible decisions for you and your family. Listen to your gut- it'll tell you. Someone will always try to criticize; just do what's right for you.

Exercise Reduces Stress

Exercise reduces stress - tips for single moms to work exercise into their busy day.

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Courage in the Face of Single-ness

"Courage is the price that life exacts for peace. The soul that knows it not knows no release from little things." -Amelia Earhart

For me this is one of those life-defining quotes. When I was freshly separated from my soon-to-be ex, I bought a bracelet that spoke to me. It had a charm on in that read "courage". I thought that of all the attributes I could develop, courage would be the most important in taking on my new role as a single mom. I still do.

What was Amelia talking about, though? I think she meant that if you don't just go for it- whatever "it" is, you'll always wonder "what if". If you choose to hide away and simply let life happen to you, it actually causes more stress to the soul. Take charge of your life today. I know it's hard and sometimes scary being a single mom. You can do it. Use your courage to pull you through. It might be hard to find, but it's in there somewhere. Take charge, girl!

Stress Management for Women in a Busy World

Single moms- get tips on stress management for women juggling work, kids, home and dating.

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Handling Teens and Divorce

Teens and divorce can be a volatile combination. Help for divorced parents with teens.