Are teens losing their social skills? We’re worried

Maybe you have a teenager (or more than one?) Maybe you work with teens, or you’ve got teenagers in your extended family. If you have a teen in your life, we’d love to know if you worry about this, too. We’ve chatted about all kinds of kids and technology dilemmas here — including the pros [...]

This mom caught her tween son on an “adult” website. Help!

We recently opened a conversation featuring our tips on raising responsible teens and tweens. This is not, however, the first time we’ve tackled the parenting challenges confronting your as your kids get older. You’ve shared your conflicted feelings about your tweens asking questions when it comes to your dating life. And the many parenting decisions [...]

When your ex and “other woman” welcome their new baby

You’ve let us know the terrible feelings of abandonment many of you experienced when you were pregnant – and broke up. Suddenly left alone to cope physically and emotionally with the 24/7 demands of motherhood, the struggle to keep afloat took every last once of strength. Eventually, despite the hardships, things – slowly – did [...]

When your ex’s family stalks you via social media

We know that you’re all about family – and you want your kids for the most part – to share in extended family activities. You’ve let us know – loud and clear – that relationships with extended family – particularly when your ex’s family is involved – can cause heartache and emotional strain. Frankly, we [...]

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 [...]

Should this single mom relocate?

It’s a daily struggle for all of us: striking just the right balance between your kids, career, and a private life. So, when this single mom contacted us via Facebook with this quandary, we rushed to share her concerns with you. We’re confident that your advice will help her sort out her options — and [...]

When your boyfriend doesn’t want a life with kids

Single parenthood changes everything about dating. Balancing responsible parenting with finding love is never easy. Sometimes our romantic partners just don’t get along with our kids — we get it. Here’s what recently surprised us: a single mom contacted us with a relationship crisis. Yet, when we asked what it’s like when her boyfriend does [...]

When your tween wants to meet your date

Single dads are valued members of our Singlemommyhood community. So, when this divorced dad with a tween daughter contacted us via Facebook to share a parenting dilemma, we instantly thought of YOU to offer this devoted dad some advice. Here’s the situation: “A couple of months ago, I started dating a woman, and I think [...]

Is this military mama stressing over her boyfriend’s ex — for no reason?

When we heard from this military single mama, it hit home that relationship status and co-parenting dilemmas are often intertwined. So, it’s no surprise that things can get messy and complicated for single parents finding love again.  Luckily, we have each other for support. We’re counting on YOU to help this mama sort out this [...]

What are the 4 top things your kids’ teachers MUST know?

A single guy — no kids — dating a single mom reached out to us via Facebook with an interesting question. This guy is a fledgling elementary school teacher — and he’s really charged up about doing his best for all his students. He’s dating a single mom, and she’s the one who alerted him [...]

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