Top 50 Single Parenting Blogs

The journey of single parenting is a roller coaster ride at best, making it sometimes hard to recognize the joys of parenting. But though you may be a single parent, you are not alone. Learn to make peace with your past, and empower your future life with these single parent bloggers. They know the challenges, the joys, the heartaches, and the blessings of raising children alone. They're living it firsthand. Who could better offer support and encouragement?

Top Five

  1. Single Dad Laughing: This single dad started his blog as a way to bring new meaning back into his life. It changed his life in every way possible, even opening up a new career path. Some people have a certain style of writing that people are instantly drawn to -- and Dan definitely was blessed with this gift. You'll love his good humor and creative posts.
    • Why We Love It: Dads can lighten up their life a bit with the fun and good humor found on this blog. Dan has that ability to put a good light on just about any situation and help you appreciate what you have.
    • Favorite Post: You Just Broke Your Child. Congratulations
  2. The Mommy Blog: Don't be fooled -- Melinda Roberts has been recognized as a pioneer in the blogging community and has even been acknowledged on Oprah and The Today Show. You'll love the witty and engaging style of her blog.
  3. Back to Allen: Lisa's been a successful woman for most of her life. And that's not hard to believe the moment you set eyes on her blog. She believes that everyone has a story to tell and that they're responsible for telling it.
    • Why We Love It: We especially love her "all about me" challenge. You'll enjoy reading about her kids, the dating world, the kitchen, and Cupcake Sunday.
    • Favorite Post: I Confess…Date Nights
  4. Beard & Pigtails: Besides the fact that this blog has an unbelievably cute name, we're entranced with this site! Dad Beard obviously has an endearing love for Pigtails, and he also keeps readers up to date with his activities, from hiking to building and renovating.
    • Why We Love It: Beard might put on a tough face, but truth be told, he's a big sappy dad. You gotta love this story of undying love between a dad and his baby girl.
    • Favorite Post: Beard's Back, Pigtails Poofed
  5. Rich Single Momma: Life can be extremely difficult financially for single moms. Business-minded single mom Samantha offers advice on expanding your wealth and building your business.
    • Why We Love It: Just a short through this site will tip one off that there's a wealth of information here for single parents. Learn to manage your money better, balance business and family time, and much more.
    • Favorite Post: Top 5 Ways to Get Your Kids to Do His or Her Homework

The Rest of the Best

  • A Single Christian Mom's Advice: This Christian single mom prays that God plants hope in the hearts of single Christian moms everywhere. Her hope lies in Christ and the fact that she's not facing this life alone.
  • Being a Single Mum: Single Mum's a great writer, and her site's loaded with posts that have attention-grabbing headlines for any single mom. We especially love her post on "Being a Single Mom Is…"
  • Big Little Wolf's Daily Plate of Crazy: Here's a blog that believes life is what we make of it. She is a proud single mom, but most of her blog's content is random valuable information, from "Does Watching Television Shorten Your Life?" to "What Do You Really Learn on the Internet?"
  • Bubble Gum on My Shoe: This single mom of two deals with the same issues other moms face (plainly stated by her blog name). She's also dealt with autism and offers lots of advice for other moms dealing with similar situations.
  • Cassie Boorn: Cassie readily admits that she doesn't know all there is to know about childhood. After all, all parents know…it's a learn-as-you-go experience! Learn alongside Cassie and create some new personal goals from her inspiration.
  • Creating Motherhood: Calliope blogs about her journey through infertility and single parenthood. You'll also enjoy an interesting showcase of all things plaid.
  • Dad In Real Life: Single Dad and author Ofer Aronskind takes his parenting job quite seriously. He blogs about his everyday life as a dad and offers some very helpful and insightful tips along the way, such as "How to Teach Your Kids About Money."
  • Dad's House: Single divorced father David Mott doesn't sit around moping about his life. He's a software developed who loves parenting, cooking, dating, running, cycling, blogging, and writing. You'll come away from this blog with a keen sense of what it is to really live.
  • Dishwater Dreams: Lindsay is anything but a nobody. She's a published author and poet. Her blog offers a somewhat humorous look at the misfit mom's life and seeks to inspire others to live larger, think broader, and love art louder.
  • How Does this Work Again?: Carla's unfailing love for her daughter, life, and all things in it is infectious. You'll enjoy hearing about her adventures and perhaps even get inspired to have some of your own!
  • It's All About Balance: April would have once called her single mom journey one of survival. However, over time, she's turned survival mode into a thriving life full of joy. Her secret? She claims it's all about balance.
  • Jenny Beans: This single mommy has endearingly nicknamed her babies "beans." You can read the story about the "beans," plus enjoy bean tips, bean gear, and bean blogs.
  • Kandid Kelli: Single moms don't just have themselves to think about. And this complicates matters more than ever. Kelli helps moms learn how to date again and find joy in life while managing 3 year old tantrums at the same time!
  • Memoirs of a Not So Single Dad: It seems that a single Dad often deal with an entirely new set of frustrations, problems and emotions from single moms. And this once-single Dad established his blog to write about things from the male perspective. Once named "Memoirs of a Single Dad," we can assume that Brent's finally found love again and this can be an encouraging story for all those who have the same hopes for their life.
  • Mommy to the Monsters: Being a single parent can be an unpredictable, journey, encompassing every part of your life. This mom tells the story as she sees it, dealing with divorce, her Christian faith, dating again, working from home, raising children alone, adopting, feeling defeated, and knowing the unexplainable joys of being a parent.
  • Ms. Single Mama: This single mom's life came to a screeching halt when her prince charming turned into a frog. She relates life through the window of a single mom, giving lots of encouragement and tips to those who are in similar situations. Warning: Expect to hear nothing but the raw honest truth from Ms. Single Mama.
  • My Whim is Law: This single parent of two believes that wishes do come true after all. Not only that, she's not afraid to work hard to achieve personal goals.
  • Not Supermum: If you think you've got it bad, try reading the blog of this super positive mom. She's quick to encourage and help single parents realize that they have much for which to be thankful.
  • One and a Half Men: This blogger helps heal his past wounds and encourage others by sharing his experiences. He talks about the ups and dads of single dad parenting.
  • Only Parent Chronicles: Kriston labels herself an "only Mom" rather than a single mom. She has a story to tell, and the trials she has suffered makes her very compassionate and understanding toward other mothers out there.
  • Overthinking Mama: One single mama makes some sense of this thing called life. We love her style and sense of humor.
  • Ramblings of a Single Dad: An Orthodox Christian Dad blogs his way through parenthood. He speaks often of finding strength in his faith and helps encourage others who attempting to parent on their own.
  • Sex and the Single Dad: It's "Sex and the City" from a male's perspective. This former radio host is dad to a teenage daughter and chronicles his single parenting and dating life.
  • Sex, Lies, and Bacon: Becoming a single parent can truly change one's life. And that's what Melysa's blog is all about. Somewhat of a comedian, she describes her life as a sitcom. Being a single parent might not be easy, but according to Melysa, you can sure have fun doing it.
  • Single Mama NYC: Issa is an advocate for single moms, and she takes her job quite seriously. She blogs about the challenges that single parents often face, offering a good deal of encouragement, and sometimes even a shoulder for the more trying days.
  • Single Mom Seeking: She especially focuses on helping single moms get back into the dating scene with grace. Having now met "Thunderpants" and married him herself, she also helps women with issues related to getting married when there are children involved.
  • Single Mom Survives!: Here's one single mom who's been through it. She is blogging her journey through motherhood as she discovers a lot about herself, too.
  • Single Mother on the Verge: The Teenage Years: This single mom's a proud author to a book that originated from her blog. She chats about her days with her teenage boys as if you're her best friend.
  • Solitary Mama: Solitary Mama has a realistic take on life, though all her posts have a humorous flair. Single parents will love her posts, from "5 Reasons Single Women Should Find a Fake Boyfriend" to "5 Lies Grownups Tell Children."
  • Stigmum: Think you're in a bad situation? This mom blogger doesn't show you her world through rose-colored glasses. This is sad truth of what some single moms actually face.
  • The Adventures of QTMama: This mama makes the best of her single parenting journey, determined to be a sexy, flirty, fun-loving girl, even though she doesn't always feel like it.
  • The Dumbest Smart Girl You Know: Melissa's mom to 2 sweet children…now working on their happily ever after. She's relatable and funny -- a great read for anyone who's going through the throes of single parenting.
  • The Pepperific Life: Pepper blogs about the lows and highs of single parenting with honesty. She takes the point that pepper adds spice to your food, and in just this way, her daughter adds spice to her life.
  • The Portable Son: This blogger's not afraid to ask all the hard questions and bring up the hard subjects that other single parent bloggers might avoid. She adds, "Don't judge if you are not perfect."
  • The Post-Divorce Chronicles: Lee is a post-divorce counselor who can counsel from experience. Having been through a divorce herself, she feels that it is important for her to help other women get through this difficult time in life.
  • The Road Ahead: The life story of one divorced mom and her sweet little "Peanut." Single moms are sure to find themselves relating to her story…better bring the tissues!
  • The Simple Single Mom: Ani is an untraditional single parent who enjoys life in simplicity. You'll get a little bit of everything here: from tips on minimalist living to creative craft and cooking ideas.
  • The Single Mom's Dating Diary: This single mom is a "kiss and tell" kind of girl. She tries to highlight the positive things that come out of her sometimes not-so-great dating experiences.
  • These Four No More: Jennifer's twins have an amazing and miraculous story. This blog revolves about the life of these two sweeties and the preciousness of life.
  • This May Be a Dream Come True: Here's a single mom by choice who admits that being a mom to 2 rambunctious boys is "…messier, more difficult and infinitely more wonderful" than ever imagined. Can you relate?
  • Tripping Mom: Learn to live a life full of passion and love for the things around you. Tripping Mom is full of passion for life, travel and fun and features some unconventional methods of educating children.
  • Two Chicks and a Hen: Jamie's an urban mom in Montreal, Canada. She blogs about creating a simple, sustainable life for her two "little chicks."
  • Two Happy Homes: Can co-parenting = two happy homes? Traci Whitney likes to think so. She helps her readers solve the problems and see the joys of co-parenting.
  • Working Berlin Mum: Here's a mom in Berlin who's balancing co-parenting, dating, and managing her own business. Your challenges may seem a little lighter after following her story.
  • You and Me Kid: Sometimes simply embracing what life has thrown at you can make the journey easier. Kristi calls herself a "wacky, frazzled single mom," but we see her as more of an angel -- a shining light to all who stop by her site.

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