Title:
The kickass single mom : be financially independent, discover your sexiest self, and raise fabulous, happy children / Emma Johnson.
Author:
Johnson, Emma, 1976- author.
Publication Information:
New York, New York : A Tarcher Perigee Book, [2017]
©2017
Call Number:
HQ759.915 .J635 2017
Abstract:
"When Emma Johnson's marriage ended she found herself broke, pregnant, and alone with a toddler. Searching for the advice she needed to navigate her new life as a single professional woman and parent, she discovered there was very little sage wisdom available. In response, Johnson launched the popular blog Wealthysinglemommy.com to speak to other women who, like herself, wanted to not just survive but thrive as single moms. Now, in this complete guide to single motherhood, Johnson guides women in confronting the naysayers in their lives (and in their own minds) to build a thriving career, achieve financial security, and to reignite their romantic life--all while being a kickass parent to their kids. The Kickass Single Mom shows readers how to: Build a new life that is entirely on their own terms. Find the time to devote to health, hobbies, friendships, faith, community and travel. Be a joyful, present and fun mom, and proud role model to your kids. Full of practical advice and inspiration from Emma's life, as well as other successful single moms, this is a must-have resource for any single mom"--Page 4 of cover.
ISBN:
9780143131151
Physical Description:
xxix, 272 pages ; 21 cm.
Contents:
Part I: Single mom 2.0. What is a kickass single mom? -- The Kickass Single Mom Manifesto -- Your single mom identity -- A breakdown of single mom monikers -- Single mom support network -- Single mom self-care -- Part II: Money. Single mom money management -- The SAHM fantasy that holds women back -- Identify your money mind-set -- The kickass single mom money rules -- Outsourcing = the secret formula for single mom success -- Build a lifestyle you can afford -- today -- Quick and dirty kickass single mom budget -- Get out of debt for good -- Superhigh priority: your credit score -- The house -- Commit to frugality -- Estate planning for single moms -- College saving for single moms -- College financial aid for students with divorced or separated parents -- Retirement savings for single moms -- On alimony and child support -- Good guys like women who are financially independent -- When you pay child support or alimony -- Part III: Parenting. Parenting and the single mom -- The argument for equally shared parenting -- How to parent without a father -- For single mothers by choice, "Who is my dad?" -- Co-parent like a pro -- Your relationship with your ex's new girlfriend -- When you should meet the new girlfriend (and your ex meet your new boo) -- Finding your parenting style -- Part IV: Dating. A sexually satisfied mom is a happy mom -- Why dating as a single mom is so much better than before -- If you're stuck and not dating -- A date, defined -- Where can I meet good men? -- More thoughts on meeting men -- Dating and your kids -- A few hard rules about men and kids -- How to introduced your boyfriend to your kids -- A special note about dating for widowed single moms.
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