Jennifer Maggio
Jennifer Maggio is a mom to three, wife to Jeff, and founder of the national nonprofit, The Life of a Single Mom Ministries. She is author to four books, including The Church and the Single Mom. She was named one of the Top 10 Most Influential People in America by Dr. John Maxwell in 2017 and 2015 and has appeared in hundreds of media venues, including The New York Times, Family Talk Radio with Dr. James Dobson, Joni and Friends, and many others.
The Life of a Single Mom
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25 Parenting Tips for Single Moms
If we surveyed a thousand single moms, there would be a thousand different answers on the best practices of how to parent your children well. Different strokes for different folks, as they say....Monday, September 30, 2024
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4 Ways God Grows Us Through Loneliness
Loneliness is not a condition that only affects the single mom or even a single person. It impacts us all.Monday, September 30, 2024
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10 Things Your Teenagers Want You to Talk About
There’s no denying the teenage years can be difficult, especially for inexperienced parents who are ill-prepared for the challenges that await them. I often smile when new parents talk about the...Monday, April 8, 2024
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8 Signs You May Be Dating a Narcissist
They don’t mutually seek God with you. They seek to be God to you.Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Dear Self, You Won't Always Be a Single Mom
But oh, dear self, your God is the mountain-moving, hope-restoring, faith-filling business... Your mourning will end. You are about to move into your dancing season.Monday, February 26, 2024
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7 Common Reasons Parents Miscommunicate with Their Adult Children
This is why helicopter parenting is so popular. It creates a façade of perfection. If we relinquish control, it means we must fully surrender to the sovereignty of God. It requires us to surrender...Friday, January 19, 2024
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5 Steps to Finding Strength in the Battle
Strength is necessary for conquering any battle. Here are 5 key steps for finding strength in the midst of your battles.Monday, May 15, 2023
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The Reason I Left My Career
[The Lord] is always teaching us something new, revealing a new mystery, sharpening a spiritual gift, refining character, opening a new door of ministry, or budding a new relationship ripe with...Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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6 Tips to Raising Difficult Children
Okay, full disclosure here. I struggled with the title of this article. Our children, young or older, are gifts from God. They are precious and called with a purpose. God has a plan for them,...Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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10 Things Single Mom Ministries Should Always Be
Are you leading a single mom's ministry or want to get one started? Here are 10 things to remember!Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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4 Financial Tips Every Single Mom Needs to Know
Want to resolve your financials in the new year? Here are 4 practical ways to get started!Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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10 Ways to Embrace the Benefits of Your Singleness
The Apostle Paul writes in I Corinthians 7:8, “So I say to those who aren’t married and to widows – it’s better to stay unmarried, just as I am.” Why did he say that? And why does it sometimes seem...Thursday, January 12, 2023
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Co-Parenting 101
I have served single mothers in formal ministry for more than fifteen years and perhaps one of the most frequently asked topics our ministry broaches is how to navigate the tricky waters of...Thursday, February 17, 2022
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Things to Consider Before Posting on Social Media
In our minds and out on social media is far too common. However, the things we say and do on social media give others a glimpse into our walk with the Lord, so be careful.Wednesday, November 3, 2021
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6 Ways to Thrive as an Empty Nester
The day my firstborn got his driver’s license and pulled out of the driveway alone with my two younger daughters in tow, tears streamed down my face. One or two lone tears gently flowed down my...Thursday, July 22, 2021
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7 Ways to Heal from a Broken Heart
It comes rushing in like a familiar friend who unexpectedly comes for a visit, and it’s usually bearing luggage for a long-term stay. A broken heart. Unfortunately, we’re all too familiar with its...Thursday, July 22, 2021
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4 Ways God Grows Us through Loneliness
Loneliness is not a condition that only affects the single mom or even a single person. It impacts us all. But it is in the time of loneliness that God can grow us in ways that we could have never...Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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3 Things We Lose Hope in That God Can Restore
We must stop living like those with no hope. We need a battle plan that will adequately fill us with faith and hope when those no-hope moments arise. We need an encounter with the God of all hope.Monday, April 26, 2021