When you miss your child’s father

A single mom blogger whom we adore has reached out to us for some advice, and although we responded briefly by email, we know that YOU probably have a lot to say on this one (you usually do and we love this about you!).
So, thank you to The Restless Mama for letting us share her [...]

Is a “dad substitute” a good idea?

We recently heard from a single mom who heard from her ex’s family after a year of silence. She’s wondering what do to next — and we bet you can help.

Note to clarify: Many single moms refer to a father who’s absent by choice as a “genetic donor” (GD).
“My daughter’s genetic donor left when I [...]

Does your child have a cell phone?

Last summer, when Rachel, aka Single Mom Seeking, told me that she’d gotten a cell phone for her eight-year-old, I couldn’t believe my ears. Her daughter wasn’t even in third grade yet!
Rachel tried to explain: “The phone isn’t for her: it’s for me.”
I thought: How did we ever survive childhood?! Seriously, I’ve talked to many [...]