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 [...]

Should a tween decide the parenting time schedule?

Our conversations about co-parenting challenges highlight your commitment to doing what’s right for your kids. You’ve taught us (and we’re grateful) that co-parenting issues change as kids get older. Also, parents’ relationship statuses change. Frankly, we’ve never talked about kids’ roles in deciding parenting time schedules. So, when this conflicted single mom – who asked [...]

Should this single mom file for child support?

Our conversations about child support – or lack of it – get some of us really riled up.  Skyrocketing costs and a shaky job market make it tough to provide just the necessities – we get it. So, when a fellow single mom blogger  – who prefers to remain anonymous – contacted us recently with [...]

When Facebook reveals unsettling co-parenting news

We’ve had many conversations about social media and its impact – positive and not so positive – on relationships. You’ve told us that it’s not unusual to Google your ex . And you’ve alerted us about just how easily Facebook allows our past to catch up with us unexpectedly. So, when this loyal single mom [...]

When kids’ birthdays and co-parenting schedules clash

We recently heard from a single mom who posed an interesting post divorce dilemma. She and her ex have only recently signed the final papers – and are trying hard to make co-parenting work.  Although they worked hard to iron out every detail, unanticipated complications inevitably crop up  – we get it. So, when this [...]

How should Santa Claus handle divorce?

As most of you know, both of us always have our kids with us during the holidays. But, for many families, holidays together aren’t the norm. So, when a divorced single mom contacted us for advice about Santa Claus, we were eager to share her dilemma with you.   Here’s what this mom told us: “My [...]

When a co-parenting dad threatens to walk away

You’ve let us know in countless ways that co-parenting is an enormous challenge. Many of you disagree with your ex about basic kid rules. You’ve also told us that arguing about the co-parenting role of a new spouse can get ugly – we get it.   So, when a single mom – who prefers to remain [...]

When co-parents disagree about homework

We all know that kids thrive on routine and structure. We also know that as single parents, you have A LOT on your plates! Whether you’re juggling everything solo — or coordinating with your ex — many of you tell us that homework is a BIG parenting issue. We get it: the homework load increases [...]

Telling your ex that you’re getting married

The dating rules change when you’re a single parent. You’ve told us that struggle with whether — or not — to introduce your kids to a date.  You’ve also let us know that it’s strangely painful when your ex remarries, even if your relationship has long been over. So, when this single mom contacted us [...]

When your child demands to know everything about your divorce

A single dad contacted us this week with a perplexing dilemma: this dad — just like many of you — is keeping big secrets about his ex from his kids. His well-meaning efforts to protect his kids are backfiring, however. We’re counting on YOU to share your insight — and experience — to  help him [...]

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