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 [...]

When should parenting time be supervised?

A divorced single mom who follows us @Twitter sent us a terse email a day or so ago. Our hearts sank when we read her message, and we expect that some of you will personally relate to her situation.  Can you please offer some guidance about the serious parenting decision she now faces? Here’s what [...]

What exactly is child support supposed to cover?

You’ve let us know that many of you struggle with the outrageous choices your co-parent makes. And we know (first hand) how difficult it is to manage your budget when child support is undependable — or nonexistent. The compromises many of you make to keep peace with your ex for the kids’ sake are nothing [...]

Back to school: When you dread filling out those school forms

We’re always intrigued when worries about school creep into the conversation long before summer is over. Of course, we’re delighted that you’re telling us what’s on your mind. And school issues are clearly front and center for SO many of you. Maybe you moved during the summer. Or, you are just starting co-parenting following a [...]

When you’re dating a married man

Many of you have told us loud and clear that dating a married man is a big “no no.” Yet the truth is, some us have learned this lesson the hard way: firsthand. Please know: we are not judging you. That goes for the single mom who wrote to us this week about the man [...]

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 [...]

Can a relationship with a parent do more harm than good?

When we talked about “no show” co-parents, you enthusiastically agreed that a Plan B was essential. You told us that relying on a parent who routinely disappoints — by breaking promises — is a BIG mistake. We heard you loud and clear. After all, having alternate plans is a great way to limit kid disappointment [...]

When parenting time choices are OUTRAGEOUS

We’re both solo parents who’ve been raising our kids without our ex in the picture.  So, when it comes to co-parenting issues, we’re grateful for everything  YOU have shared with us. You’ve candidly told us that sometimes you just HATE co-parenting. When we chatted about consistency (or not) between co-parents, you certainly let us know [...]

Do you warn your kids about “stranger danger”?

When Alisa Maier was returned safely to her parents, the collective sigh of relief was audible. In case you did not follow this frightening news story, four-year-old Alisa was snatched from her front yard in rural Missouri while she played with her brother. Thankfully, law enforcement authorities were able to locate her and return her [...]

Are you a long distance co-parent?

The *ideal* situation in which co-parents live in the same community often isn’t reality.  New relationships, shifting career opportunities, and other BIG changes often mean that co-parents need to get creative about how to communicate and keep those all important kid ties. We know that many of you are in that boat. So you already [...]

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