When the bio-dad is your lover – and you’re married

Just in case you’re new here: our Singlemommyhood community embraces everyone – married, single, or anything in between. We share what’s really going on in our lives. We count on one another to listen  – and unselfishly share heart felt advice.  So, when a married mom contacted us with a terrible dilemma, we took a [...]

3 tips to help the kids through your break-up

Our Singlemommyhood Community is deeply committed to responsible parenting.  When our adult relationships end, however, pain and confusion challenge even the most dedicated parent. If you’ve been married – or in long-term relationship – there’s no avoiding the impact this break-up will have on your kids. How you begin this difficult break-up conversation with your [...]

When grandparent behavior upsets a single mom

When the Singlemommyhood community shares personal truth about how our parents are involved – or not – in our daily lives, our challenges are obviously quite different. Some of us get lots of help from our parents. Other parents withhold help because they  don’t agree with our choices and demand we confront a relationship partner [...]

Whose last name do your kids have?

Our Singlemommyhood community offers everyone an opportunity to discuss – with no judgment – emotionally charged issues that really matter. You’ve weighed in on unwanted co-parenting and facing the future when your baby’s father is absent. These conversations highlight how much YOU value making decisions that feel “right” for your family. A conversation about deciding [...]

When a choice mom faces unwanted co-parenting

We’ve opened several frank conversations about answering your kids’ questions about an absent parent.  It’s such a comfort to hear advice from single moms – and dads -  who understand exactly what you’re facing. Choice moms also chimed in detailing how they answer their kids’ inevitable “daddy” questions. So, when this mom contacted us about [...]

Should this single mom give up on love?

We’ve opened many conversations about combining responsible parenting with getting a life. And you’ve let us know – loud and clear – these efforts are far from easy. Whether your kids clash with your boyfriend or you’re grappling with a controlling ex, the road to real love is often a steep climb. So, when this [...]

When a single mom faces an unplanned pregnancy

  When we opened the conversation about breaking up when you’re pregnant, we wept as you shared your stories with us. Frankly, we hadn’t realized how often serious relationship drama erupts when an unplanned pregnancy is revealed.  So, when this single mom contacted us as she faced a very serious crossroad in her life, we [...]

5 essential steps to successful co-parenting

Successful co-parenting happens when you both realize that your divorce – or break-up – may have ended your relationship, but not your responsibilities as parents. Sadly, the majority of couples who separate don’t realize they can raise their kids together successfully – even though they no longer live together. At first, it may seem that [...]

5 practical tips for raising responsible teens

We’ve chatted about many kid topics. You’ve opened up about keeping – or not *big* secrets from your kids about your ex or another family member. And we’ve candidly commiserated about many co-parenting dilemmas. But, we’ve never – ever – chatted about our shared concerns about how to raise responsible teens. So, we’re sharing our [...]

Should your boyfriend attend the kids’ school events?

We’ve tackled the question about when to introduce your kids to your boyfriend. Single dads chimed in, and some of you defended your choice NOT to introduce their girlfriends to your kids. Occasionally, our attempts to blend our private lives with our parenting responsibilities hit a dead end.  For example, we’ve discussed your options when [...]

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