Scott Murray, Stacie Martin, and Rhiannon Graham discuss the financial challenges of spring break for single-parent families and advocate for staycations as a cost-effective alternative.

Rhiannon shares her experiences of creating memorable spring breaks with inexpensive activities like sleepovers and local outings. Stacie emphasizes the importance of quality time over expensive gifts.

Scott shares his personal journey and the value of presence in raising children.

They all agree that presence and intentional time together are more valuable than material gifts.

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Co-hosts Scott Murray, Stacie Martin, and Rhiannon Graham share their personal experiences as children of single parents and the lessons learned, such as the importance of hard work and resilience.

Rhiannon highlights that 90% of Chicago Public School students are raised by single parents and discusses her success plan curriculum to support these students.

Stacie emphasizes the need for community support and the creation of a positive legacy.

They encourage single parents to celebrate their achievements and seek help from their communities. Rhiannon also mentions her efforts to create awareness through legislation recognizing the gold tinsel ribbon for single parents.

Scott Murray provides historical context about National Single Parent Day, created by President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s. Stacie discusses the importance of community support for single parents and the role of organizations like Parents Without Partners. Rhiannon shares statistics about the high percentage of children in Chicago raised by single parents and the importance of providing role models for these children.

All encourage single parents to celebrate National Single Parent Day by taking time for themselves and their families. Rhiannon suggests simple ways to honor single parents, such as making a special meal or taking a break for self-care and Stacie emphasizes the opportunity and importance of community support and the role of organizations in providing assistance and encouragement to single parents and their children.

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To connect with Stacie Martin, email her at smartin@singleparentadvocate.org. You can follow Single Parent Advocate on Facebook and join their community.

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Scott Murray, Stacie Martin, and Rhiannon Graham discuss the importance of family dynamics, particularly in blended families. They highlight the impact of recent storms on family life and the challenges of living together. The conversation shifts to love languages, emphasizing the significance of acts of service, words of affirmation, and quality time. Rhiannon shares her experience as Miss Chicago and the importance of self-care. Stacie talks about her personal growth and upcoming projects. Scott emphasizes the value of kindness, courtesy, and respect. They conclude by discussing self-care strategies and the importance of maintaining positive relationships.

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Support the show

To connect with Scott Murray, email him at scott@murraymedia.net

To connect with Stacie Martin, email her at smartin@singleparentadvocate.org. You can follow Single Parent Advocate on Facebook and join their community.

To connect with Rhiannon Graham, email her at rhigraham4@gmail.com

To connect with Jelesa Warren, you can find her on Instagram @Jbirdflew or on You Tube here: