Singer and actress Brandy shared with the all-female hosted talk show “The Real” that when it comes to marriage, she’s singing a different tune: “I’m satisfied living by myself.” Often times we hear that it’s the point when you’re at peace and comfortable being on your own that you meet someone special and get married. But Brandy is taking this time in her single season to … [Read more...]
Can You Have A Meaningful Career And Still Be A Great Mother?
We recently celebrated another Mother's Day, and we showered the mother figures in our lives with our appreciation for everything that they've done for us. From moms, grandmas, aunts, big mamas, and all the wonderful ladies in between, we recognized the sacrifices they gave in order to make us the people we are today. For some women, being a mother comes … [Read more...]
Are Single Mothers Under Attack – Again?
Wisconsin Sen. Glenn Grothman (R-West Bend) introduced a poorly worded bill that has set the internet on fire with its implication that the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board should more forcefully emphasize that single parenthood is a contributing factor of child abuse. From the bill: Section 1. 48.982 (2) (g) 2. of the statutes is amended to read: 48.982 (2) (g) 2. … [Read more...]