Send us a text We explore the meaningful distinction between being a "mother" who provides basic necessities and being a "mom" who sacrifices, teaches, and prepares children for long-term success in life. • A mother provides basic necessities like food, shelter, and clothing • A mom goes beyond basics by teaching life skills and preparing children for independence • Protecting children from adult situations while still teaching responsibility • Teaching household skills like laundry and cleaning from ages 8-10 • The power of telling your child "I'm proud of you" regularly • Teaching children financial literacy and money management • Being proactive about your child's education and homework completion • Finding balance between authority and open communication Visit singlemomunitedpodcast.com to share your feedback about these episodes and let me know if you find them encouraging and helpful. https://singlemomsunitedpodcast.com/ As Mom's we are more than nurturers we are Mentors to our children.