FLYIBYNSYLVIA WGALKER SOLO

They say it takes a village to raise a child, but it also takes a very strong, determined parent. Four single moms share their stores of rising to the challenge, banishing the money blues and raising happy kids.

BRONWYN DAY, MOM TO SAMUEL AND ELIJAH

‘I’ve been one of the lucky ones,’ Bronwyn says; her ex-husband has always provided well for the kids. But the early years following her divorce were rough. Money was tight, and if she faced an unexpected expense, the only option was to go cap in hand to her ex, leaving her feeling helpless and at his mercy.

After years of freelancing, now having a permanent job has been a blessing, since it’s allowed her