Bette’s Blog
Bette’s Blog will be dedicated to providing single parents with insights, information, and strategies to help you solve problems, deal with difficult situations and continue to grow into maturity, wisdom and Self-Strength. Bette will provide a smorgasbord of ideas for guidance and inspiration as you do one of the hardest jobs on the planet.
Soul Mother’s Wisdom
Do You Know That You Have Soul Wisdom? Now I know what I did not know when I first became a single mother. I know that Soul wisdom is always inside, and it is possible to go through many experiences, some difficult and some uplifting, before you fully recognize that you have it. I now know that in order for my life path to bring [...]
Real Inner Power: Do You Have It?
Whether by chance, circumstance or choice, most people go through situational upheavals when they become single parents. Finances, family relationships, social roles, and living situations are some of the life altering changes that can feel as if a personal tsunami has washed ashore and washed away the life you knew. When dealing with such cataclysmic circumstances, real inner power is one of the most vital [...]
You Are Psychic!
It is now less than three months until the publication of "Soul Mothers' Wisdom:Seven Insights for the Single Mother." In Insight Five of SMW you will learn that the psychic power of mind is not magic, but a built-in mental tool that can be used to beat stress and offer guidance for all your problems. In other words, you are psychic and this ability is [...]
Soul Mothers’ Wisdom–The Book!
Soul Mothers' Wisdom: Seven Insights for Single Mothers will be available on March 1, 2015 from Pearlsong Press and from Amazon. Where else? I will let you know. SMW contains many stories from my own life as a single mother, including my discovery of my psychic gifts. You will also read inspirational stories of other single mothers, including the story of Barbara who courageously rebuilt [...]
Wisdom for Single Mothers
I have been out of touch here for a bit of time while getting the manuscript of "Soul Mothers' Wisdom/Seven Insights for the Single Mother" ready for galley form. It's been a lot of work, but very gratifying. The galley has been in process of being read and is getting wonderful reviews. These comments and endorsements can be seen on the Pearlsong Press website. pearlsong.com/bette_freedson.htm [...]
Inspiration for Today: The Sweetness of Grandparenting
What is it about grandchildren? The unconditional love I share with my grandchildren reminds me of what is important to me. When I am with my grandchildren, I remember how much fun it is to pretend and to laugh at silly things. Things that I have taken for granted take on new meaning. “Grammy, let’s go see Hickory!” sounds as exciting as anything I could ever [...]
Boosting Your Parenting Know-How! Do You Know How?
Have you ever given in to the kids because you can't stand the pleading, you're sick of the bickering, you're worn down by the whining, or you're just plain worn down? Have you ever said "Yes" to something you thought should be a "No" because it took too much energy to fight? Well, take heart. You can boost your parenting know-how for any occasion, including ones like [...]
Boosting Your Parenting Know-How! Do You Know How?
Have you ever given in to the kids because you can’t stand the pleading, you’re sick of the bickering, you’re worn down by the whining, or you’re just plain worn down? Have you ever said “Yes” to something you thought should be a “No” because it took too much energy to fight? Well, take heart. You can boost your parenting know-how for any occasion, including ones like [...]