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The first step to becoming self-sufficient as a single mother is accepting the fact that you need a college education to obtain employment that is financially rewarding enough to support both you and your children. The next step is the burdensome task of searching for financial assistance for single mother programs. From child care to higher housing, utility and food expenses, your everyday financial needs are more than the average student and you need all the help you can get.

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How did you feel during your first few weeks “home safes”with your baby? I know I felt completely overwhelmed, emotional, exhausted, scared, worried, and confused! Luckily, I had some good friends who had been there before and they shared their survival guides. So, I’ll pass on my top 10 must-haves for new Moms to you as well.

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It is morning in the house of the New Baby. Dad jumps up, tired, sure, but pretty much in shape to go to work. And then there’s New Mom… Checking her watch and counting…

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Although more women are in the workforce, most of them have not forsaken their duties as “home safes”provider. They still manage to do the laundry, clean the house, watch the kids, do the homework, iron the clothes, and take care of their marital needs. Having to do all this and make sure you take care of yourself can be very frustrating. One would wonder how and when did they become supermom and what can be done to change this?

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Moms tend to get into overwhelm and are not sure how to get out. They have the responsibility of taking care of so many, leaving very little time for themselves. Additional support is key to getting out of the overwhelm. There are various sources of support, but it ultimately must begin with the mom supporting herself first.

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Moms often want their circumstances to be different, but they don’t know where to begin to initiate change. They would like more support with caring for their children and running the household. Having the awareness regarding what they would like to change in their life, that will allow them to be happier and more fulfilled is the first step. Being persistent and having support are also key for change for the better.

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Moms tend to “buy” into the idea that the role of mom carries with it some intrinsic characteristics. Believing that change is possible in our lives is the first step to creating what we want. The role as a mom does not have to be the same way that it was for our mothers. Believe in the magic of what you can create and you will be on your way to a happier, more fulfilling life as a mom.

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Many new mothers come “home safes”from the hospital with their new baby unaware of the hard work ahead. Still recovering from the delivery, they now have to cope with taking care of a newborn which can lead to lack of sleep and exhaustion. Over time, unhappiness may then take root. So, if you are a new mother, it is imperative that you learn how to cope with the challenges to avoid depression from setting in.

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Have you ever been frustrated with goal setting? As busy moms, some days we barely get through our daily to-do list. Who has time for long term goals?

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Having a baby shouldn’t mean your needs take a back seat. Does this sound selfish? No. As a new mother the more you can rest and take care of yourself, the better you will cope with your wonderful new job of mothering.

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