Caught by my kids. Now what?

We chat a lot about the all important balancing act when it comes to responsible parenting, paying the bills, and making time for friends. As your kids get older, it seems like you’d have more time for YOU. But no. Suddenly you’re on overload with all their activities, mountains of homework, and more to balance.
So, [...]

My parents don’t want me to date

“Valentine’s Day was awful,” a young single mom of a toddler told us yesterday. “I’ve been a single mom since conception. My daughter is the love of my life. So, why do I still want more?”
“I feel guilty because I want someone else in my life,” she adds. “There’s been no intimacy in my life [...]

A single dad wonders about grown-up sleepovers. Help!

Oh, yes, those grown up sleepovers.
This has to be one of our most popular topics at Singlemommyhood. We get plenty of emails about this situation — and you’ve chimed in about your own feelings regarding adult sleepovers.
So, now it’s time for us to address yet another angle: What role do your kids’ feelings play [...]

Do “little things” stress you out?

“I’ve been having the toughest time disciplining my son lately,” begins an email we received this week from the single mom of a three-year-old son.
“He’s a very sweet kid,” she adds. “But he just doesn’t listen when I tell him to do — or not do — something.”
For example, in the morning, she asks [...]

Does co-parenting mean a trip to Disney World with my ex?

If you’re divorced and co-parenting, you know just how much work it takes to move on and cooperate. So, when we received this email from a single dad about this issue, we knew we could count on you for some advice.
Here’s the dilemma:
His son’s four-year-old birthday party is coming up and they’re having their first [...]

Bringing along the boyfriend?

As a dating single parent, you already know the “best advice:”
Have boundaries. Keep your parenting life separate from your dating life. Take it slow. Wait until you’re sure about a relationship before you introduce your kids.

We’ve seen, however, that summer creates a special dilemma.
Have you noticed that your dating boundaries get a bit [...]

Does Dad come into your home?

Does your ex come into your home when he’s picking up the kids?
Although neither of us has personal experience with this –  we’ve raised our kids solo — we sure hear about this scenario from moms.
Let’s say that it’s your ex’s weekend with the kids. You’re scurrying around your home to pack their overnight [...]