My friend “Andrea” was at the head of the trend toward a new kind of family. In an earlier post, “On NOT Waiting for Mr. Right,” she shared her perspective as a single woman who was five months ...

Many single moms feel like they carry so much responsibility that there's no room left for the fun parts of parenting. Being a single mother is one of the hardest jobs. Some choose this difficult ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. My mom started college at 55. After being a single parent and facing mental health issues, she's finally focusing on herself. Once ...

Single Boomer moms raised kids to be resourceful and steady. The result is eight everyday skills that feel like second nature ...

When Monique Doughty got pregnant, she was excited about being a mom. After she realized she would be a single mother, her excitement turned to worry. A conversation with another pregnant single mom ...

The phenomenon of single mothers continues to be a topic of growing interest worldwide, and projections for 2025 suggest that this trend could continue to rise, according to recent research from ...

In a society quick to judge and point fingers, there's a lot said about women who, whether by choice or circumstance, are raising their kids on their own. These are the clichés about single moms you ...

Women raising kids alone say worship can be a lifeline or a logistical burden. Scripture repeatedly calls believers to care for the widow and the orphan. Yet as pews refill post-pandemic, one group ...

Once my single mother got a handle on her eating disorder, she decided to go to college in her 50s. She's now a counselor and helps people with substance abuse issues. My mother and I went through ...