What’s the right thing for this single mom to do?

We’re big Facebook fans. But we know that sticky situations can arise from Facebook.  After all, we’ve commiserated with a single mom whose ex unexpectedly contacted her via Facebook. We’ve also admitted to one another that we’ve done a bit of snooping, and we’ve vigorously debated about posting kids’ pictures – or not.
When this single [...]

What’s TMI for Valentine’s Day?

For some of us, Valentine’s Day practically gives us permission to be all lovey-dovey in public. We get sugary and sentimental — and we go on and on about our personal date plans.
For others, however, this is just TOO much. You don’t relish listening to your friends and co-workers as they share their most intimate [...]

When your ex suddenly appears via Facebook

This weekend, we received this urgent email from a single mom who could really use your advice:

Here’s what’s she told us:
“Everything I’ve read at @Singlemommyhood has helped me so much. Dr. Leah’s book is on my night stand. But I’m just at a total loss about how to deal with this situation.”
This single mom told [...]

My ex is dating a convicted murderer. Say what?

We took a deep breath when read this email yesterday from a single mom who wrote to us in shock:

“This morning my daughter and I were chatting about Daddy’s latest girl friend. This new girlfriend has two girls who attend the same school as my daughter. Apparently they ‘hooked up’ at Back to School night. [...]

Finding your absent ex on Facebook?

In case you missed it… Rachel, aka Single Mom Seeking, was featured in the New York Times this weekend about posting kids pictures online.
This is a familiar topic in our Singlemommyhood community.
You might remember an early conversation we had about posting your kids’ pictures on your online dating profile.
We also stirred up a bit [...]

Addiction or choice?

Sometimes things just hit you, right?
This weekend when I went out to dinner, I was floored.
The family at the next table — a mom with her two tween daughters — ordered their meals and immediately pulled out their iPhones.

I tried not to stare, but each one of them was tap-tap-tapping away. They didn’t talk to [...]

Are your kids dating, but you’re not?

“My thirteen year old daughter has just started dating–  or whatever the middle school kids call it.”
A single mom recently shared this difficult dilemma with us. She went onto say: “Instead of feeling proud and happy that my little girl is growing up, I’m resentful. I find fault with every boy she mentions. And I [...]

How much is too much on Facebook?

I’m a long-time Facebook user — while Dr. Leah is new on the Facebook front.
And it appears that we’re having yet another little disagreement. See what you think. We’d love to know your thoughts on this one!
So, this all started when Dr. Leah asked me: “Don’t you think that some parents overdo it with [...]

The ideal step-parent?

We’re so over Jon and Kate. Aren’t you?
But we must admit that we did click on the Facebook photos of Hailey Glassman, Jon’s 22-year-old girlfriend, below:

And we watched as the blogosphere ignited to attack Hailey Glassman as a terrible role model and an unfit prospective step-mother.
Sure, it’s obvious: 22-year-old  Hailey is not ready to be [...]

Is your kid’s teacher on Facebook?

We heard from a single dad who asked for some advice about a parenting dilemma regarding his 13-year-old son and Facebook.
One evening, his son came home very excited: he’d found out that his math teacher had a Facebook page. And he had a plan:
“Look!” his son exclaimed, “Isn’t she hot, Dad? You should definitely ask [...]

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