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Single Mom Advice, Tips, and Support


There are 11.51 million single moms in the United States, raising 21.8 million children!!*

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Parenting is a hard job when there are two of you. When you are working it alone, you have double the challenge! We single moms have a big job to do and lots of incredibly important little people depending on us to get it right. You are here because you are seeking the information you need to succeed. Good for you! Single Mom expert Sara Sherman provides advice, tips, and support to help you raise fabulous children! (Not a single mom? Look around, you might find a few bits of info you can use as well.)

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Who's the Sara in Single Moms Ask Sara? Sara is a single mom expert who provides a lifeline to single moms working to raise fabulous kids.

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Single mom expert Sara Sherman presents tools to make your parenting job easier.

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Add Sara Sherman's recommended resources to your single mom toolbox.

Share Your Story
Single moms need to stick together! Single mom expert Sara Sherman provides a place to share your story and offer encouragement to other moms.

Single Mom Success
Single mom success is well within your grasp. You have the power to succeed and expert Sara Sherman shows you how.

Connect with God
Connect with God! Single mom expert Sara Sherman knows you need God's support to raise fabulous kids. Let Sara show you how.

Pray
Single moms certainly need a lot prayer to get through the day! Single mom expert Sara Sherman has some prayer tips for you!

Prayers
Prayer provides us with renewed strength when we feel we just can't go anymore. Read a prayer and share a prayer that gives you great inspiration.

Live the Beatitudes
Single moms need to connect with God,and choosing to live the Beatitudes is a wonderful way to make that connection. Let single mom expert Sara Sherman show you how.

Gratitude
In all things give thanks. Gratitude is the key to peace and abundance, exactly what the single mom needs!

Nurture Yourself
You must take the time to nurture yourself to parent effectively, but how will you fit it in? Single mom expert Sara Sherman gives you some tips to care for yourself.

Mantras
Anxiety is a wicked companion. Single mom expert Sara Sherman shares effective mantras to quiet your mind and put you back in control.

Dating
Single moms and dating. It's going to be just a little different this time around! Single mom expert Sara Sherman shares her knowledge.

Dress Your Best
Are you an over-stressed, over-tired single mom with no time to dress your best? Single mom expert Sara Sherman shares some great tips to help you get on track!

Exercise
Single moms needs to stay heathly, strong, and energetic to fulfill all their responsibilities. Exercise is the perfect way to accomplish those goals!

Muscle Building Exercises
Muscle building exercises increase your

Mom Song
This video is an incredible reminder of the universalness of having and being a mom...AND it is seriously funny! Enjoy!

Parent with Purpose
Learn how to parent with purpose and define what you wish to accomplish as a parent. Single mom expert Sara Sherman helps you define your parenting purpose.

Single moms raising teens
Single moms raising teens can experience significant challenges and frustrations. Single mom Sara Sherman provides some tips and encouragement for this difficult time.

Find Babysitting
It can be overwhelming when you are trying to find babysitting services for your child. Get great babysitting search tips from single mom expert Sara Sherman.

Schools
Schools are a major part of the single moms's life. Single mom expert Sara Sherman shares some helpful hints for interacting positively with those schools.

Family Traditions
Family Traditions give kids a sense of stability and routine, while adding new traditions creates a sense of adventure. Expert Sara Sherman suggests ways to celebrate family all through the year.

children embrace diversity
Emily Patterson of Primrose Schools visits Single Moms Ask Sara to share some lessons to help children embrace diversity.

Give
When we give, we not only help others, but we open ourselves to receive. Single mom expert Sara Sherman shares some of her favorite charities that work to empower others to success and independence.

Child with Disabilities
Raising a child with a disability can be completely overwhelming for a single mom. Get some tips from disability expert Sara Sherman.

children volunteering
Now is a crucial time to teach kids the value of volunteerism. Emily Patterson of Primrose Schools stops by to share some tips with single mom Sara Sherman.

The disability system
If you have a child with a disability, you know the challenges of navigating the disability system. If you are trying to negotiate these waters on your own, it can be frustrating and overwhelming.

Disability Consulting
Looking for a little help as you navigate the disability system? Consult with disability expert Sara Sherman and learn how to access the services your child needs.

Dealing with the Ex
Dealing with the Ex can be quite a challenge for the single mom. Check out my advice and tips!

Food Planning
Good food planning takes the stress out of keeping those hungry mouths fed! Single mom expert Sara Sherman shares her tips for proactively managing meals.

Fifteen Fast Meals
Crunched for time at dinner? Single mom expert Sara Sherman shares her Fifteen Fast Meals for your bag of mom tricks?

Money
Single moms need to maximize their money and stretch those dollars!

Family Budgeting
Single moms must have expert family budgeting skills. Single mom expert Sara Sherman helps you get a handle on the process.

Money Management Advice
It is often a challenge for the single mom to balance the family budget. Single mom expert offers some practical money management advice.

Money Saving Tips
Single moms must manage their households on one income, and are constantly looking for money saving tips to stretch those dollars. Read and share great tips here!

Sewing
Got the itch to stitch? Sewing is a fabulous way for single moms to save money and exercise some creative muscle.

Get Organized
Get organized and be the master of your busy life! Single mom expert Sara Sherman shares some organizing tips.

Caring for aging parents
As a single mom, you need to be as proactive as possible when caring for your aging parents. Eldercare expert Bart Astor stops by SMAS to provide the signs that your parents may need some help.

Build a website
Let single mom expert Sara Sherman show you how to build a website and create the perfect home based business for the busy single mom! Say "bye-bye" to your day job!

For Dads
Because parenting is never easy...especially on your own...even for dads! Single dads can easily feel they have lost their role in their child's life. Nothing could be further from the truth!

Dad Talk
Single Dads! Here's your opportunity to talk about what's on your minds!

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Bigger isn't always better. There are numerous health benefits to breast reduction surgery. Is it right for you?

Balance UP!
Ever want to get your money and your life to work together? Single mom Sara Sherman chronicles her journey through the 42 day Balance UP! program by My Financial Life Coach, Bryan Cooper.

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Sara Sherman continues her journey through Balance UP! on her way to a balanced life and finanaces. Come along!

12 Things Every Single Mom Should Know
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Sara,
Thank you so much. I feel much less alone now. Thank you! Sometimes I forget that it is okay to be happy after being miserable for so many years. You are amazing & an inspiration!
~Cherise



Your website is amazing. I am going to make some time for this. I will learn tons from what you have on here. AWESOME!
~Michelle


I just finished reading 3 of your sections, particularly your story about raising a teen and connecting with God and became very inspired!! God allowed me to find your site because He knew I needed to know that as a single mom I'm not alone...
~Veronica


Just..thank you. Thank you for the great advice but mostly thankyou for helping me find peace & hope in God..in a place that I least expected it! :)
~Chantel



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