Is there room (or not) for this single dad?

We all agree that dating is for grown-ups. And we all know that *romance* for single parents is often a complicated juggling act. Things get even more complicated if your kids insist on turning your bed into the family activity center. Or maybe your kids have just decided that they prefer sleeping in your bed. [...]

Caught by my kids. Now what?

We chat a lot about the all important balancing act when it comes to responsible parenting, paying the bills, and making time for friends. As your kids get older, it seems like you’d have more time for YOU. But no. Suddenly you’re on overload with all their activities, mountains of homework, and more to balance. [...]

My kid still wants to sleep in my bed. Help!

“I just wanted to thank you for your blog because single parenting can be so isolating,”  began a chatty email we received from a single mom who lives in Australia. (Wow!). So, this mom is grappling with a familiar parenting dilemma: her preschool-aged daughter still wants to sleep in her bed. And this single mom [...]