What exactly is child support supposed to cover?

You’ve let us know that many of you struggle with the outrageous choices your co-parent makes. And we know (first hand) how difficult it is to manage your budget when child support is undependable — or nonexistent. The compromises many of you make to keep peace with your ex for the kids’ sake are nothing [...]

Can a relationship with a parent do more harm than good?

When we talked about “no show” co-parents, you enthusiastically agreed that a Plan B was essential. You told us that relying on a parent who routinely disappoints — by breaking promises — is a BIG mistake. We heard you loud and clear. After all, having alternate plans is a great way to limit kid disappointment [...]

When parenting time choices are OUTRAGEOUS

We’re both solo parents who’ve been raising our kids without our ex in the picture.  So, when it comes to co-parenting issues, we’re grateful for everything  YOU have shared with us. You’ve candidly told us that sometimes you just HATE co-parenting. When we chatted about consistency (or not) between co-parents, you certainly let us know [...]

Should a man always be told that he’s a father?

Thank you so much for trusting us at Singlemommyhood with your most troubling relationship issues. We’ve listen as you told us that you’re breaking up when you’re pregnant – or soon after giving birth. We know this has marked one of the most difficult moments in your life. Your stories are powerful. So, when we [...]

What’s best for my kids?

We respect everyone’s privacy at Singlemommyhood. So, when we got this terse note from a single mom blogger — asking for help, but also requesting anonymity — we understood. Although she writes about her private life on her blog, she keeps certain details to herself.  But, right now, this mom is now facing some critical decisions. [...]

Dealing with a Disneyland Dad

If you’ve been coming to Singlemommyhood recently, you’ve probably run across a comment by Fred Campos, from Daddy Got Custody. Although you most likely know him as @FullCustodyDad When we recently wrote about “My kid returns home dirty. Help!” we heard from many of you who deal with an ex who is more like a [...]

My kid returns home dirty. Help!

Many parents tell us about a similar dilemma: after a weekend with the ex, your kids come home very differently from how they left. You’ve shared tales of lost shoes, mismatched clothes, never brushed teeth, hopelessly tangled hair — and just downright smelly kids leave us shaking our heads. Do you also share this co-parenting [...]

What role will this dad play in his baby’s life?

We’re wondering how many of you became single parents when your kids were infants? Or even before your baby was born? Rachel at Single Mom Seeking is one of these “early” single moms. How about you? We do know that many of you can relate to the dilemma this  25-year-old mom-to-be shared with us this [...]

How Santa handles divorce

Lauren — that fantastic single mom blogger at My Life Incomplete – wrote to us this week asking for some holiday advice. And we are sure that you have something to say. As most of you know, both of us have always had our kids during big holidays, like Christmas. But for many divorced families, [...]

Single dad wonders about Thanksgiving drama. Help!

A single dad wrote to us wondering about planning for Thanksgiving. Maybe you can help him out here? “My ex and I alternate holidays,” he explains. “Our parenting time schedule for Thanksgiving begins on Thanksgiving Day at noon. “Last year, I had a wonderful day planned with my brother’s family. But when I picked up [...]

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