Comments on: How to be a happy single mother

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 06 May 2012 12:01:50 +0000

Hello. I am a 26 year old single mother who’s ultimate goal is to be successful and train my daughter to grow with values and a strong foundation. My positive change as you suggested will be to become more involved and frame her artwork and hang the around. That’s a beautiful idea.

By: Jessica Gaddie

Jessica Gaddie — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:12:28 +0000

Set a positive clean up/dinner/bath/bed routine with my 2 boys… I always feel that I haven’t given them time to settle down by the time I am ready to put them to bed… I feel a routine that helps organize the house and settle them down will make our evenings so much better.

By: Nancy Johnston

Nancy Johnston — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:29:13 +0000

I painted my bedroom a periwinkle blue- it is where we begin and where we end our days – so important.
I have just spent some time on your web site and I admire the work you are doing. So important in these times.
I have recently launched a site devoted to the big life change from separation and divorce. It is about how hope endures, humour saves us and moving things forward can make all the difference in the world. I would be so appreciative if you could take a look and email subscribe/ pass it on if you like it. It is called My Family is not Broken
http://myfamilyisnotbroken.wordpress.com
Thank you so much.
Nancy Johnston
Nancy Johnston´s last blog ..you made up your own job didn’t you

By: Rachel Sarah

Rachel Sarah — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:53:44 +0000

@Mel Day: ah, rearranging furniture! It’s free… and it really does make a difference. Thanks!

By: Mel Day

Mel Day — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:02:03 +0000

I rearranged my furniture. That always makes me feel better and gives the room a new look for a new day.!

By: Orit Sutton

Orit Sutton — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:07:07 +0000

Ruth – it’s so good that you are already speaking in the present tense. You have recognised what’s really important and made that mental shift. Thanks for your inspiration:)

By: Ruth Knight

Ruth Knight — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:21:14 +0000

There are plenty of physical changes in my home that need to be made such as cleaning off the top of the bookshelf so I can put that lovely plant my friend gave me near the window, but the most important change that I am going to make is in my attitude. I live in a very small apartment with my daughter and I tend to dwell on the fact that it is so small. I have recently observed that my daughter has no idea that our apartment is small. Her mommy is here, her toys are here, and she is happy. I choose to be happy that we are able to live here together and share this space, no matter it’s size.

By: Dr. Leah

Dr. Leah — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:56:54 +0000

mommietopearl: Thanks for recommending this video. Congrats on your plans to further your education on the graduate level. A big commitment that is sure to pay off. Keep us posted – we’re proud of you!

By: mommietopearl

mommietopearl — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:04:56 +0000

I am getting rid of stuff! I credit this a lot to Annie Leonard’s “Story of Stuff” video. If you haven’t seen it I highly suggest viewing it. I feel like I have lived my life with so much stuff. I want to go back to basics and necessities. I want to purge purge purge old things. I hope by going back to basics it will help destress us in the process. I hope my purge of stuff and living simply will catch on to my family and friends. My daughter and I do not have a large amount of income coming in this year and I am beginning my Masters Degree so the simpler life we can live the better.

By: Dr. Leah

Dr. Leah — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:20:18 +0000

@Cass We understand your feelings. Why does “his stuff” have to be anywhere in your home? Can’t he come and get it …after all, it is “his stuff”? Please let us know.