There are 10 million single moms in the United States. Many are raising boys.

And despite the naysayers, many are doing a great job!

Is single parenting difficult, especially during a pandemic? Absolutely. But single moms have more power and potential than they realize, says Emma Johnson, aka Wealthy Single Mommy.

Johnson, a single mom of two (a boy and a girl), is the author of The Kickass Single Mom: Be Financially Independent, Discover Your Sexiest Self and Raise Fabulous, Healthy Children. She's also the founder of Wealthy Single Mommy and a strong advocate for shared parenting.

 

In this episode, Jen, Janet & Emma discuss:

Parenting during the pandemic

Single parent stressors

How single moms can give to others

Building systems of support

Co-parenting -- & how to navigate co-parenting during a pandemic

How (& why) moms need to to include fathers

Links we mentioned (or should have) in this episode:

Wealthy Single Mommy -- Emma's website

The Kickass Single Mom: Be Financially Independent, Discover Your Sexiest Self, and Raise Fabulous, Happy Children, by Emma Johnson

Single Mom Stimulus Grant - Emma is currently giving away $500 each week to a single mom, no strings attached. Apply here

Moms for Shared Parenting --  an activist organization promoting equally shared parenting

Is Shared Parenting Best for Boys After Divorce? -- BuildingBoys blog post

Millionaire Single Moms -- Emma's FB group

Being a Single Mom During This Pandemic is No Small Feat -- Your Teen article

In Defense of Single Moms Raising Boys -- BuildingBoys blog post

Tips for Single Moms Raising Boys -- BuildingBoys blog post

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