This is Single Parent Plan
Welcome to Single Parent Plan, where real-life experience meets practical solutions for single parents.
My Single Parent Journey
Twenty-four years ago, my journey as a single parent began. I was married then, but he was never a co-parent or a good father. After leaving my marriage in 2008, I found myself raising three children—ages 11, 5, and 2—entirely on my own. Like many single parents, I wasn’t prepared for the challenges ahead, but I knew my children deserved better.
I’ve struggled in ways that only other single parents truly understand: emotionally, financially, mentally, and physically. There were nights spent sleeping on the couch in living situations I wanted out of, days wondering how to stretch the budget just a little further, and countless moments questioning if I was doing enough.
But I discovered that I survived 100% of those difficult days.
Over the years, I’ve built a life I’m proud of—from owning my own home to seeing one child graduate college, another attend college, and my youngest will start his senior year of high school this fall. The journey hasn’t been easy, but it has taught me invaluable lessons about resilience, resourcefulness, and finding joy even in challenging circumstances.
Why I Created the Single Parent Plan
They say it takes a village to raise a child, but when you’re doing it alone, that village can be hard to find. I created the Single Parent Plan because I believe a village can exist in many forms—from online communities to simple systems that make daily life more manageable.
My mission is simple: to share what I’ve learned through 20+ years of single parenting to help you:
- Save time with proven systems and routines
- Reduce stress through practical organization strategies
- Manage finances with realistic budgeting approaches
- Find the balance between parenting, work, and self-care
- Build confidence in your parenting journey
This isn’t about perfect parenting—it’s about practical solutions that work in the real world when you’re tired, overwhelmed, and doing your best with limited resources.
What you will find at Single Parent Plan
Money Management
Practical budgeting strategies, grocery shopping tips, and financial planning resources explicitly designed for single-income households.
Time-Saving Systems
Efficient routines, meal planning frameworks, and organization methods help you maximize your limited time and energy.
Emotional Well Being
Self-care strategies, stress management techniques, and support for navigating the emotional challenges of single parenting.
My Promise to you
As your guide on this journey, I promise to:
- Share only strategies I’ve personally tested or verified
- Respect your limited time with concise, actionable content
- Acknowledge that what works for one family may need adaptation for another
- Create resources with single parents’ unique challenges in mind
- Build a judgment-free community where all single parents are welcome
Whether you’re a newly single parent feeling overwhelmed, or you’ve been doing this for years and need fresh inspiration, you’ve found a place that understands your journey.
Join our Community
Ready to connect with other single parents and get regular tips, resources, and support?
Sign up for our newsletter and join our Facebook group, where we share victories (big and small), challenges, and solutions together.