You are here: Home / Archives for guest posts

{YML Voices} From Grad Student To Instructor

by Carla Buckner Wednesday was my first day as the new instructor at my university. The night before, I had prepared myself for my first day and organized everything so the grad student-to-instructor transition would go smoothly. By day, I was the typical graduate student: I attended my classes, took notes, and glanced at my social networks in between. However, when 5:00 PM hit, I became an … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Featured, guest posts, Money + School · Tagged:

Confession Time: I Want To Be Selfish

by Sarah T.  The holidays are quickly approaching, the time where you give to others while being thankful for what you have. Well, I've altered my wishlist a little this year. The number one thing I want from Santa is a "selfish coupon" I can cash in whenever I want; a "get out of jail free" card. Now hear me out. It's a universal opinion that mothers are all about their children. Dad can … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: confession time, guest posts, Love + Family · Tagged: , , ,

What Being On Government Assistance Is REALLY Like

by Emily Renee Lingenfelser  Let's talk about welfare for a second. I really wanted to keep my mouth shut on the subject after the election was over, but I cannot simply sit here reading ignorant comments anymore. For example, on CNN's Facebook page, they asked "What did you learn on election night?" The following are real-life answers from American citizens: "That it will pay to quit your job … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Family, guest posts, Love + Family · Tagged: , , ,

{YML Voices} I Beat Cancer, I Can Beat Infertility!

Editor note: Today's guest post is from my good friend Shanelle. She is one of the bravest people I know. Here is her story of how she beat cancer twice, all before the age of 30.  by Shanelle Smith I have always loved babies and I imagined myself being a young mommy. When I was 12, my sister had my first niece and when she brought her home I loved her from first sight. She was my “niecey … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: guest posts · Tagged: , ,

{YML Voices} Is Being A Young Single Mom Embarrassing?

by Adrianne Edwards  Is being a single mom embarrassing? This was the question that popped into my mind after reading Tara's post, "5 Things A Young Mother Doesn’t Want To Hear (And 3 Things We Do)." Although, I’m sure this same question has presented itself in some shape or form in my subconscious mind on many occasions. Maybe the question that relates more to my life though, would be – is … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Love + Family, Mom to Mom, You + Your Kids · Tagged: , ,

{YML Voices} A Working Mom’s Perspective On Stay-At-Home Moms

by Sarah Tierney I write this to compliment Emily's post on the single mom's perspective of married moms. Emily says, “The job of motherhood is challenging no matter the circumstances, but I don’t see my job being any harder or any easier. But I believe it is important to recognize how amazing moms are on both sides of the relationship status.” Well, Emily, I couldn't have said it better … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: guest posts, Mom to Mom · Tagged: , ,

{YML Voices} Homework And The Married Mom

by Andria Chappell Ok, so now I am in the home stretch of finally finishing my B.S. in Social Psychology. Four more classes to go! Psychology was not my first pick of degree plans. I’m science geek at heart, but I have to make do with what I have and I am determined to make the best of it. Sometimes I sit and think, do I really want to know why societies as individuals do the things that … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: guest posts, Student Mama · Tagged: , ,

{YML Voices} Single Mom Making It On Her Own – Any Advice?

  by Sarah  Single motherhood has taken a whole new meaning for me as of late. After hours spent on the phone with friends and family and banging my head on the wall after I put the kids to sleep, I've come to a life changing decision: it's time to start doing this on my own...for real. For the last two years I've been a co-parenting mom, having the children ninety percent of the … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: guest posts, Mom to Mom, You + Your Kids · Tagged: , , , ,
Next Page »