A man is not a plan

Hi, it’s Rachel from Single Mom Seeking, and co-founder of Singlemommyhood. If you haven’t heard my news yet, I’ve just announced something big here. If there’s one thing my friends know about me, it’s this: while I’m such a giddy romantic, single motherhood has also turned me into a true realist. What I mean is [...]

How to survive a dry spell

Speaking of dry spells, you might have noticed that Singlemommyhood has just come out of one. We thought it was time to add a bit more color and excitement to your lives. What do you think? Yes, we’ve both been working behind the scenes to jazz things up around here for YOU. The truth is, [...]

My ex-wife is moving away. Advice?

We’re always so honored to hear from fathers at Singlemommyhood! Recently one of our longtime readers, Steve, reached out to us. This single dad of twins is hoping that you might offer some advice. Here’s why: “My ex is taking a job in another state so she can live with her parents and get back [...]

Is this a man or a fix-up project?

We’ve gotten a bunch of eerily similar e-mails in the last week or so. Here’s a sample: One newly divorced single mom is perplexed about her boyfriend who exclusively devours fast food. A motivated choice mom of two preschoolers wrote us about her boyfriend’s perilously spiraling debt. Another single mom is worried about the terrible [...]

Do you ever stop being a single mom?

Recently at Single Mom Seeking, Rachel posted about the number of single parent bloggers who have fallen in love. Your responses were fascinating — and we’d love to continue the conversation here. In fact, you might have heard the recent news about this one single mom we greatly admire: Kristin, the single mom blogger at [...]

Whose last name do your kids have?

Here’s a biggie that is close to both of our hearts: Your children’s last name. A last name is more than just a legacy — it carries much weight when it comes to relationships and family. When Rachel at Single Mom Seeking gave birth, she did the traditional thing and gave her baby Dad’s last [...]