What does “more space” really mean?

When single guys — who are dating single moms — write to us, we’re always fascinated by their perspective on what can be tricky relationship territory. So, when we got an emotional email from “Dr. C” — a physician — we asked him if we could share his story with you.  Dr. C. is a [...]

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 [...]

Saying goodbye

Rachel at Single Mom Seeking recently called me for some advice about sending off her daughter at the airport for her first mother-free trip — and I gladly gave her some suggestions here. Saying goodbye is something that parents need to learn how to do — over and over. Whether it’s the first day of [...]

Have you heard about the man who can’t even “buy” a date?

Our hearts go out to that dear so-called Dateless Doc who once offered a $200,000 bounty for a wife. According to the New York Post, Scarsdale skin specialist Paul Dantzig is now telling a matchmaker he previously sued that “it wasn’t you, it was me.” Dantzig, 59, had sued Janis Spindel in 2001, accusing her [...]

Have you met the Sanity Fairy?

Solo Mother recently posted this comment on her blog about Dr. Leah: “Dr. Leah, can I have your job? You seem to be the Sanity Fairy of Single Parenthood, as you flutter from blog to blog scattering good thoughts wherever you go.” Solo Mother is right. If you haven’t yet gotten acquainted with Dr. Leah [...]