Posts Tagged ‘single mom by choice’
Single Motherhood by Choice: Navigating the Path of Raising Donor-Conceived Children
Navigating the journey of single motherhood by choice comes with unique conversations, especially when it involves raising donor-conceived children. What are some of the pitfalls when raising donor-conceived kids? To delve deeper into this, I had the privilege of speaking with Wendy Kramer, co-founder of the Donor Sibling Registry. Wendy, who is also the mother…
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A Decade of Love, and Laughter: Lessons from 10 Years as a Single Mom By Choice
A Decade of Love, Laughter, and Lessons: Celebrating 10 Years as an SMC What are the lessons from 10 years as a single mother by choice? As I sit down to reflect, I’m amazed that it’s already been a decade since I gave birth to Aiden. It feels like just yesterday I was navigating the…
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How to Manage Doubts About Becoming A Single Mom by Choice
Overcoming Doubts About Becoming A Single Mom By Choice (“SMBC”) Embarking on the journey to become a single mom by choice is a bold, brave decision that many women contemplate. It’s a path filled with self-discovery, empowerment, and, admittedly, a fair share of internal debate. So, why do you continually feel yourself filled with doubt…
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What is a Single Mom by Choice?
What is a Single Mom by Choice? The term “single mom by choice” or “SMBC” often conjures up images of a woman who has it all figured out, confidently choosing motherhood on her own terms. And while that narrative certainly holds true for some, it doesn’t encompass the complex emotions and journeys that many of…
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Embracing Love in All Its Forms: A Single Mom’s By Choice Guide to Valentine’s Day
Single Mom’s By Choice Guide to Valentine’s Day Hello, it’s Sarah Kowalski, and today we’re revisiting a topic that hits home: the single mom’s by choice guide to Valentine’s Day. This day, often centered around romantic love, can be challenging when you’re not in a relationship. But fear not, because I’m here to help you…
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Single Moms in Quarantine, Happy Mother’s Day–I See You!
Happy Mother’s Day single moms and single moms-to-be! To all of you hard-working, amazing solo moms wearing 16 different hats trying to keep you and your kids afloat during quarantine, or desperately wishing to be moms, I see you! I think being a single mom in quarantine is the biggest test of single motherhood I’ve…
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Mindset Shifts–How To Make Difficult Choices (Like Becoming A Single Mom By Choice) Feel Positive
Mindset Shifts–How To Make Difficult Choices (Like Becoming A Single Mother by Choice) Feel Positive Do you ever wish you could shift your mindset and make becoming a single mom by choice feel like an empowered choice? When I talk to many women who are trying to decide whether to take the leap to single…
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Why Single Moms Are Happier Than Those That Marry, According To Census Data
Negative commentary about single moms is still prevalent, but having a baby without a partner as a single mother by choice might make you the happiest according to science. Several years ago, my fortieth birthday fast approaching, I forced myself to ask whether I wanted to have a kid even though I didn’t yet have…
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Is Now the Right Time to Have a Baby?
When is it the right time to have a baby? Many women who are considering having a baby alone, want to know when they will be ready to have a baby alone? When should they move forward and do it alone? The honest answer is probably never. And, you’ll never know if you were ready…
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