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Emma Johnson

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I'm a journalist (former staffer at AP Finance, newspapers), founder of the world's largest platform for single mothers, Wealthysinglemommy.com and advocate for equal parenting time when moms and dads live separately.

As a shared-parenting expert I've been featured in hundreds of outlets including The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, TIME and CNBC, and regularly appear before legislative bodies, corporate and community groups.

My kids and I live in Richmond, Va.


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Emma Johnson I am passionate that until we embrace our rights, opportunities and freedoms to create amazing, independent lives for ourselves and our families, sing…moreI am passionate that until we embrace our rights, opportunities and freedoms to create amazing, independent lives for ourselves and our families, single moms and women overall will never achieve our individual or collective potential. The Kickass Single mom aims dispel stereotypes about what it means to have a whole, happy family — and womanhood. (less)
Emma Johnson When I was young, writing was a way to express myself, sort out my feelings and beliefs, and in school, get positive attention. As I grew up and becam…moreWhen I was young, writing was a way to express myself, sort out my feelings and beliefs, and in school, get positive attention. As I grew up and became a professional journalist, writing became a way to make a living in a way that aligned with both my interests and most impactful way to affect the world in a positive way. Today, it is all of those things! (less)
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Virginia introduces bill to create nation's first boys and men commission

We’re past the tipping point. Concern for men and boys is now mainstream and policy is coming in hot.

Yesterday Virginia Delegate Josh Thomas (D21) introduced HB1188, which:

Establishes the Virginia Boys and Men Advisory Commission as an advisory commission in the legislative branch of state government for the purpose of advising the General Assembly on the following, specifically as they concern ma

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"Very good book. Gives you a lot to think about when separating from a partner, married or otherwise. It’s worth a read there are valuable insights that anyone can benefit from."
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"I found this book to be full of empathy for all involved. Far from the "fight, fight, fight" mantra I've seen from other isolated camps, this book really delivers on what is the ultimate common goal: "put the kids first", but it also shows how this s" Read more of this review »
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“Just because I didn't have a spouse to help and enjoy those activities with didn't mean they couldn't happen. Just because my plan A didn't work out didn't mean plan B couldn't be really kickass. In fact, who was to tell me that my life as a single mother couldn't be completely wonderful.”
emma johnson, The Kickass Single Mom

“One of single moms’ biggest challenges is finding time to do it all. If you have a co-parent, it can be tempting to use those hours and days your kids are with their dad to catch up on housework or professional work. Don’t go down that rabbit hole. Use this time to prioritize self-care. Later, you will read from several
women who so appreciate the time afforded by co-parenting to exercise, build businesses, catch up on TV and movies, nurture their social and dating lives, or just read a book. Do not squander those hours by doing laundry!
Despite how full (and crazy) your days can be, there are always pockets of time you can dedicate to self-care.”
Emma Johnson, The Kickass Single Mom

“If you fight with a crazy person, an onlooker cannot tell the difference.”
Emma Johnson, The Kickass Single Mom

“If you fight with a crazy person, an onlooker cannot tell the difference.”
Emma Johnson, The Kickass Single Mom

“After all, as I walked down the aisle, I knew there was a very excellent chance of divorce. You did, too. We wear our seat belts and buy life insurance for far less risky propositions, and don bike helmets and cook meat to 160 degrees to be safe. Similarly, it is reasonable to expect everyone in a marriage to protect themselves financially in the likelihood of divorce.”
Emma Johnson, The Kickass Single Mom

“One of single moms’ biggest challenges is finding time to do it all. If you have a co-parent, it can be tempting to use those hours and days your kids are with their dad to catch up on housework or professional work. Don’t go down that rabbit hole. Use this time to prioritize self-care. Later, you will read from several
women who so appreciate the time afforded by co-parenting to exercise, build businesses, catch up on TV and movies, nurture their social and dating lives, or just read a book. Do not squander those hours by doing laundry!
Despite how full (and crazy) your days can be, there are always pockets of time you can dedicate to self-care.”
Emma Johnson, The Kickass Single Mom

“When I was a newly single mom with a toddler and a newborn, I’d cringe when meeting new people,
especially other young parents, none of whom seemed to be anything but blissfully orbiting in their nuclear
family unit. I’d dance around any pressures (perceived or real) to reveal my marital status, until I’d burst, and a
flood of unprompted details would pour out: “I’m-separated-yes-your-math-is-right-my-ex-moved-out-while-Iwas-pregnant-but-he-had-a-brain-injury-and-destabalized-so-it-is-an-unusual-situation-a-medical-crisis-he’sactually-a-very-good-person-I’m-not-angry-about-that-we-are-all-fine!”
emma johnson, The Kickass Single Mom

“Just because I didn't have a spouse to help and enjoy those activities with didn't mean they couldn't happen. Just because my plan A didn't work out didn't mean plan B couldn't be really kickass. In fact, who was to tell me that my life as a single mother couldn't be completely wonderful.”
emma johnson, The Kickass Single Mom

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