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Strong, Capable, Enough: A Guide for Single Mothers

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Being a single mother is one of the most rewarding — and most demanding — roles a person can take on. Whether by choice or circumstance, raising children on your own requires immense strength, resilience, and a lot of heart. It is a journey defined by an unwavering commitment to your children, often involving the juggling of multiple roles as a provider, nurturer, and teacher. While the challenges of solo parenting are undeniable, it is also a path filled with profound personal growth and deep connection.

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Homeschooling Exploded During Pandemic

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Ridgewood NJ, homeschooling is a legal instructional option in all 50 states and national homeschooling rates grew rapidly from 1999 to 2012 but had since remained steady at around 3.3%.

According to the Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey the global COVID-19 pandemic has sparked new interest in homeschooling and the appeal of alternative school arrangements has suddenly exploded.

So, how significantly have homeschooling rates increased during the pandemic?

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