For any single moms out there who are well-informed about their income tax, tax time can be a great thing. Looking forward to a refund that could pay off your credit card is always a bonus. But, for those that are not well informed and left feeling confused, tax time can be a pain in the you know what. So here is some tax advice for single moms that will help you get the best refund. Please don't forget to consult a professional who can qualify any information you may be gathering and verify if you are eligible for certain credits.

We are living in a world where, because of varying reasons, single parenting is growing at a tremendously rapid rate. Being an "official" single mom for a little over 5 years now, I'm sometimes very sad about the situation. It hurts most when I see the position of my own children. But then I look back and realize how far God has brought us. And in the words of Darryl Coley - "I just can't tell it all!" It is also very encouraging when you have people ministering to you who have been where you've been in some form or fashion. People to support and encourage you when you feel beat up

All too often a lot of single moms feel that they have to be "super mom" and not expect or ask for any help. If you are among the super moms, you run a great risk of parenting burn out. We are all human and we all fall short of "doing it all" at some point. Hey, it's tough enough raising kids as a 2-parent family. That goes double for single parents, especially single moms raising 2 or more children.

So, it is OK to ask for help or support when you're trying to raise 2 or more kids? It's not only OK, it is suggested. Remember as a single

If you are a single mom or dad, then you understand only too well how difficult the task of parenthood is when you are on your own. Keep your head up however and read through the following single parenting advice and things will be a little easier and more rewarding for you.

Single parent advice rule number one is to find ways to save time while accomplishing your daily tasks. Go out and run all your errands at once instead of going out multiple times a day, this will not

As the holiday season approaches, my well-organized, super achiever friends have already put into motion the plans for their annual, holiday extravaganza.

All year long, they have purchased gifts at bargain prices. Their favorite family photo is duplicated onto 1000, addressed greeting cards. They can't wait to flip the switch illuminating their house which is permanently wired with twinkle lights and they have a file of menus carefully clipped from last year's Thanksgiving edition of Oprah

As high school students contemplate college and attempt to navigate the challenges of high school life, parents must be clear about their role. The primary role of a high school parent is to consistently offer loving encouragement, support and guidance.

"My father and mother stand behind me.

They show me that they care.

But once in a while they remind me

That my decisions can give them

If you have been married for a number of years and the marriage dissolves, entering into single parenthood can be a daunting experience if you as the mother don't have a grasp on things. No doubt, single parenting is tough and no one signed up for it.

5 top single parenting tips to employ:

No matter how lonely you feel and how much you need to be understood, do not talk to your child about their father and do not discuss grievances with them.

Single parents either evolve out of relationships that didn't work or because a single woman wants a child or children without a mate. It can also happen when the father of the child is more responsible than the mother and is the only one who can do the proper job of parenting. Sometimes one or the other of the parents end up in jail and the other parent has to carry the ball.

Often times, but not always the parties split and one of them has the children and the responsibility of being both mother and father and

In order to help single parents cope with the financially difficult times of today, President Obama launched the "Moms Return to School Government Grant Scholarship." This is one of Obama's single mother grants and his way of encouraging single mothers to return to school and continue their studies. This grant gives $10,000 to the beneficiaries for their college education. As of the moment, not many people are aware of this program so the government is doing its best to disseminate the information.

Single moms may find it difficult to balance working and supporting their children independently, and that is why there is money available to single moms seeking assistance. This money is called a grant, which, unlike a loan, does not need to be paid back.

In order to obtain grant money, often, single mothers will have to go through a screening process. This process is to ensure the validity of the need of the single mother. Questions are usually asked about the financial situation of the mom, such as what her income is, or any relevant details