Is it okay to fool around if your kids are home?

Rachel at Single Mom Seeking recently wrote about taking her first vacation in a couple of years: she went to Hawaii with her boyfriend and daughter.
And here’s the truth: I chuckled when I read about her sleeping arrangements dilemma.
Rachel and I have had countless conversations about how all kids change as they get older — [...]

What happens to the souvenirs after your break up?

We recently wrote about holding onto photos of your ex and his family — for your kids’ sake.

But here’s another dilemma we’ve thought a lot about: Are you still holding onto those “love souvenirs” from your past?

Yes, how about those hotel photos you took together on your weekend getaway? Or the pictures she texted you [...]

How much is too much on Facebook?

I’m a long-time Facebook user — while Dr. Leah is new on the Facebook front.
And it appears that we’re having yet another little disagreement. See what you think. We’d love to know your thoughts on this one!
So, this all started when Dr. Leah asked me: “Don’t you think that some parents overdo it with [...]

Blogging about older kids?

Ever since I first met Dr. Leah, aka The Sanity Fairy™ in 2007 at a conference for single moms, she has been very frank in her disapproval about one specific issue:
Bloggers who write so openly about their kids.
For the past three years, I’ve blogged about my daughter, including personal anecdotes, photos, and videos. [...]

Is your kid’s teacher on Facebook?

We heard from a single dad who asked for some advice about a parenting dilemma regarding his 13-year-old son and Facebook.
One evening, his son came home very excited: he’d found out that his math teacher had a Facebook page. And he had a plan:
“Look!” his son exclaimed, “Isn’t she hot, Dad? You should definitely ask [...]

Grown up sleepovers when kids are home?

We all agree that dating is for grown ups.

When Rachel at Single Mom Seeking recently told Dr. Leah about “sneaking” a man into her home for some late-night fun, Dr. Leah wanted to know:
Why are you using the word “sneak”?
Yes, dating with kids makes things much more complicated.
>But you are an adult. You do [...]

When should a love interest read your blog?

When do you let someone you’re dating read your blog?
A single mom blogger whom we admire a lot — C. from Running Leap – recently wrote to us with this dilemma:
“I started seeing someone and he knows that I blog, but I haven’t shared the link with him,” she began.
“He knows I have a blog, [...]

New beginnings

In honor of spring, we’ve got new beginnings on our minds! And behind the scenes, we’ve been working on our new logo, which we’re thrilled to show off here!

We know that you’ve been very busy getting things done, because you’ve openly shared so much about your lives since we launched (in December ‘08!). We’re proud [...]

Do you have a lock on your bedroom door?

Today, Rachel at Single Mom Seeking writes about not having a lock on her bedroom door.
Of course, she wishes that she’d put the darn thing on there ages ago! And she already sensed what Dr. Leah, aka The Sanity Fairy™ might say when she explained her dilemma:
Rachel was foolish to wait.
Fortunately, The Sanity Fairy™ [...]

Do you have a private, kid-free zone in your home?

Are you having sex in your own home?
We asked you this recently, and we’re not surprised that this is one of the most controversial subjects for single parents.

You’ve chimed in (thanks!), and we’ve noted that most of you do feel entitled to have sex in your own home.
So, what’s the problem?
For starters, what if [...]

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