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{YML Voices} A Single Mom’s Perspective On Married Moms

by Emily Lingenfelser I have been a very single momma for quite some time now. I do it all: take out the trash, pay the bills, cook dinner, raise the kid, go to school, bring home the bacon. And constantly I hear people saying, "I don't know how you do it by yourself. I could never be a single mom!" Maybe I have just been in this role for so long that it has become second nature to me, but I … [Continue reading...]

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{YML Voices} The Real Baggage Of Being A Young, Single Mother

by Angelica Hartgers Sure, being a young, single mom is difficult—can’t lie there. But what makes it even more difficult is the social stigmas that we often have to deal with. Let me first start off by mentioning that I’ve come across many open-minded people that are completely supportive of single mothers and understanding of their circumstances. I readily applaud and show gratitude for … [Continue reading...]

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{YML Voices} Learning The Ropes Of Co-Parenting

By Rebecca My life was going just the way I wanted it to. I had my baby at 20, which I admit was sooner than I had planned, but with a loving boyfriend and supportive family, I was happy. I was halfway through my bachelor’s degree, and I had a bright future planned for my little family. My life did a complete 180 the day I had to leave the father of my child. As a child, I was raised by … [Continue reading...]

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{YML Voices} “You CAN Do It” – A Young Mom Graduates From College

Today's guest post is from a reader from waaaay back, Ms. Carla Buckner. I remember when she left a comment a few years ago and I followed her back to her blog and just got comfortable. She wrote in a way that was completely open and honest and I could relate to her struggles as a young mother. She sent me this guest post after graduating college this past week and I could not be prouder!! Carla … [Continue reading...]

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“Mommy, I Want To Go To College”

By Emily Renee Lingenfelser My four year old has recently started referring to his daycare as “college.” When he gets up in the morning and I ask if he is ready for school, he looks at me and says, “I want to go to college.” I laugh and get him ready for yet another day, but I cannot help feeling insanely proud. They say that kids mimic the roles they see presented in the home: girls … [Continue reading...]

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{Student Mama} Young Moms Have The Advantage In The Classroom

by Dr. William G. Perry Yes, you read the title correctly. Young moms, who are motivated enough to enter a college classroom, have the advantage over “traditional” students. I can make this assertion after having been a professor in a university for 25 years. Let me explain why determined young moms hold most of the cards when it comes to having a successful college career. 1. Young moms … [Continue reading...]

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{YML Voices} Growing Pains and Lessons Learned

by Alicia Harper April is one of my favorite months of the year. Why? Well, it’s my birthday month! [Insert image of Alicia doing the running man here.] At the end of the month, I’ll be turning 28 years old, and contrary to the popular belief that women feel melancholy or anxious with age, I’m actually excited to be turning one year older… and a little bit wiser. So far, my twenties have … [Continue reading...]

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{YML Voices} What I Am Not

by Charese Brooker When I first became pregnant at the age of 16 I got judged just like every other young mom or mom-to-be I know. Even some of my family members gave me the roll-of-the-eyes look and shook their head. And everyone proceeded to tell me things like, “You’re NOT ready,” “You’re Not old enough,” “You’re Not capable of raising a child,” “You’re Not blah blah blah.” It hurt. But I … [Continue reading...]

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