When a choice mom faces unwanted co-parenting

We’ve opened several frank conversations about answering your kids’ questions about an absent parent.  It’s such a comfort to hear advice from single moms – and dads -  who understand exactly what you’re facing. Choice moms also chimed in detailing how they answer their kids’ inevitable “daddy” questions. So, when this mom contacted us about [...]

Should a tween decide the parenting time schedule?

Our conversations about co-parenting challenges highlight your commitment to doing what’s right for your kids. You’ve taught us (and we’re grateful) that co-parenting issues change as kids get older. Also, parents’ relationship statuses change. Frankly, we’ve never talked about kids’ roles in deciding parenting time schedules. So, when this conflicted single mom – who asked [...]

When your almost ex lives with a married woman

We’ve had lots of conversations about relationship status. You’ve let us know that dating a separated guy often leads to heartache and confusion. And we’ve shared some painful experiences about relationships – or not – with married men. We’ve never discussed, however, how to cope when your soon-to-be ex is involved with a married woman. [...]

Are you and your ex spending the holiday together?

  Thanks to all of you who have been writing to us about your holiday plans. It’s clear that you’re doing your best to keep your stress level down. And many of you are looking forward to your family celebrations and a bit of down time. Some of you have written to share how you’re [...]

When your ex doesn’t monitor screen time

  We’ve heard from many of you that one of your biggest co-parenting challenges is the fact that you and your ex have such different parenting styles. When it comes to how much time your kids spend in front of a screen, this issue can get very thorny for some of you. We recently heard [...]

When a single mom considers giving up custody

We’ve chatted a lot about the stress of balancing your love lives with parenting. You’ve let us know that when your kids and love interests clash, it’s definitely an issue — and we get it.  When this single mom contacted us — literally begging for help — we knew that she was confronting life-changing decisions. [...]

7 tips when Dad is a parenting time no show

We’ve had many emotionally charged conversations about co-parenting. You’ve generously shared the difficulties in scheduling and communication that make effective co-parenting a huge challenge. And you’ve let us know — loud and clear — that your ex’s outrageous parenting time choices worry you. Of course, when the other parent — Mom or Dad — simply [...]

Are your kids stressed out about parenting time?

You’ve let us know — loud and clear — that co-parenting is a huge challenge. Although legal terminology varies, co-parenting  agreements typically specify parenting time or visitation. These schedules always look so simple and rational on paper. How these parenting time schedules impact on your daily lives, however, is an entirely different conversation. No matter [...]

When you barely know your baby’s bio-dad

  We’ve talked often about the emotional trauma of breaking up when you’re pregnant. You’ve let us know that ending a relationship during such a vulnerable time — whatever the reason — is a terrible blow. Sadly, the pain and confusion often persist — and can leave open some serious questions about what’s best for [...]

When your ex favors one child over another

A loyal reader who joined our Singlemommyhood community via Twitter contacted us yesterday with a co-parenting dilemma that tore at our hearts. We’re grateful that we can share this struggling single mom’s story with you. And we’re confident that you’ll offer the advice and comfort this mom so desperately needs. Here’s what this almost-divorced mom [...]

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