I was in my third year of college in 2007 when recession hit. Overnight I couldn't afford things. I moved and couldn't transfer my credits.
He claims all his friends have cellphones and he is missing out. But after having been a teacher, I know how disruptive phones can be for kids.
Many of my former high school students opted out of college for a full-time job. I wish they understood college is more than just earning a degree.
My husband and I meet every weekend over coffee to plan our meals and schedule for the next week. It feels like more of a date than a chore.
Our family loves living in Titusville, which is one of the most affordable places to live in Florida, on the coast, and 45 minutes from Orlando.
As a busy parent, I hate involved school projects. I resisted the urge to quit when my son's science fair assignment wasn't going well.
I left Miami to live in a small town in Central Florida. My move was meant to be temporary to save money, but I love raising my kid on the Space Coast.
My partner's unwavering attraction to me was the first part of my journey to accepting my new body. New health issues changed the way I felt for good.
I used to clean up after my son instead of waiting for him to do his chores. I realized it's better to teach him these tasks so he can be independent.
My first big vacation with my son turned into a nightmare when we had 2 flights canceled. It's now one of my favorite memories as a single mom.
For me, being a teacher provides a poor return on investment. That's just one of the reasons I quit after six years in the classroom.
After I became a mother, I struggled to make adult friends. I finally met someone I connected with, but she told me she didn't want to talk anymore.
I'm filled with dread when my son gets invited to a large birthday party, and I don't throw them for him. Our small family pizza parties are perfect.
Co-parenting over the holidays can be tough. We used to alternate holidays, but now our son sees both his parents each holiday day.
By the time I met my husband my son was 7. The idea of having another baby when I was tired from solo parenting didn't appeal to me.
I planned on changing my last name to my husband's, but now I don't want to. The tradition feels antiquated, and I don't want to erase who I am.
I've always told my son I'd never let him play tackle football. But I realized how good he is at it, so we're compromising on flag football for now.
I'm not saving for my son's college tuition; I've already sacrificed my career for him. I'm focusing on my future now and saving for my dream home.
My son almost failed the last 2 school years. This year, I'm letting him manage his own schooling. He has to want to succeed for himself, not for me.
A single mom managed to avoid paying for day care. She found jobs that let her create my own schedule and went to school at night.