When you’re a daddy raising girls

Responsible parenting is always on our minds. And the challenging kid issues we’ve tackled together cover a lot of territory. For example, we’ve talked frankly about managing kid issues at school. And about how to decide if your kid needs therapy. We’ve also talked about what to do (or not) if the kids unexpectedly interrupt [...]

Do you need a Daddy Book?

When we’ve talked about absent (by choice) parents you’ve let us know the confusion and pain this choice creates for the abandoned kids — and for you. We’ve also huddled together about answering the “where’s my daddy” questions that inevitably pop up when kids start preschool. And we’ve  vented about “no-show” co-parents. Not only does [...]

When a dad is downgraded to family friend

We’ve had some incredibly frank conversations about co-parenting here. You’ve told us emphatically that co-parenting is a constant struggle. And you’ve confessed that sometimes you genuinely envy solo parents. You’ve also done some serious soul searching when it comes to co-parenting – or not — with your kids’ bio-dads. When we received this email from [...]

When a solo mom would prefer NOT to co-parent

A solo mom who recently followed us on Twitter contacted us with some questions about her toddler’s future relationship with his father. We applaud this spunky mom’s candor and foresight. But, we’re just not sure how best to cope with this particular co-parenting (or not) challenge. Here’s what this solo mom shared with us: “My [...]

Should this military mom allow her ex to sleep over?

We’ve talked quite a lot here about the challenges of co-parenting. You’ve been quite candid in letting us know that   compromise and flexibility play a large role in any successful co-parenting arrangement.  And you’ve also let us know that co-parenting is often a complicated and emotional effort. A recent email from a military mom reminded [...]

Do I have a daddy?

Whenever we’ve written about “daddy” questions here, you’ve opened up to offer heartfelt advice. You generously gave advice to this single mom who worried about what to tell her two-year-old daughter when she started asking, “Where’s daddy?” You also offered suggestions to this single mom who worried about her father-less son. This week, the single [...]

Pregnant — and dating?

When we got that email from the woman who’d reached out to us about breaking up when you’re pregnant, 75 of you (!) commented with so much honesty and insight. Thank you for your helpful advice, and also for sharing your own stories. This week, another single-mom-to-be — who lives in California and is due [...]

Please help an aspiring solo mom make a BIG choice

It has been exciting to meet so many Choice Moms this month. We’ve also heard from quite a few single women — who’ve been lurking here — as they think about the possibility of becoming mothers. We’re honored that these potential “donor shoppers” are coming to Singlemommyhood for advice as they imagine the possible reality [...]

When a long distance dad feels helpless

Co-parenting challenges continue to inspire passionate debate @Singlemommyhood.  When we opened the conversation about long distance co-parenting, however, you unanimously pointed out the inevitable heartache when your kids live too far away for daily — or even weekly — parenting time. So, when Mike, a dad blogger whom many of you follow, contacted us with [...]

Thanks, Dad: a T-shirt contest

If you’ve been visiting Singlemommyhood for any length of time, then you know that we’re NOT just about moms. We openly welcome fathers, step-fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers… And that’s why we’re hosting an end-of-summer “Thanks, Dad” contest. We got the chance to chat with Tom Kiddoo — the creative guru behind these ‘Thanks, Dad‘ T-shirts [...]

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