What’s the right thing for this single mom to do?

We’re big Facebook fans. But we know that sticky situations can arise from Facebook.  After all, we’ve commiserated with a single mom whose ex unexpectedly contacted her via Facebook. We’ve also admitted to one another that we’ve done a bit of snooping, and we’ve vigorously debated about posting kids’ pictures – or not.
When this single [...]

Single guy (no kids) dating single mom

We certainly heard from you loud and clear when we posted a question from a single mom whose kid-less boyfriend showed little warmth toward her little girl — even after almost two years together. So, we were intrigued when got an email from a single guy who’s dating a single mom with just the opposite [...]

Have you ever used an IUD?

When we read about the woman who Tweeted about her abortion recently, we thought what many blogs are now saying out loud, such as Babble.com: “Oh No She Didn’t: Woman Live Tweets Abortion.”
When we researched a bit further, however,  (bear with us here, beyond the hype) we realized that this story raises some important questions.
You see, 27-year-old [...]

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.
So, [...]

My daughter says she’s fat. What do I do?

“I need help!” began an email we received recently from the single mom of an eight-year-old.
“My daughter was in tears this evening after looking in the mirror. She told me that she hates the way she looks because now her stomach is too fat!  She’s NOT fat—what  do I do?”

Yes, we know the [...]

My parents don’t want me to date

“Valentine’s Day was awful,” a young single mom of a toddler told us yesterday. “I’ve been a single mom since conception. My daughter is the love of my life. So, why do I still want more?”
“I feel guilty because I want someone else in my life,” she adds. “There’s been no intimacy in my life [...]

Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough

When Lori Gottlieb’s Atlantic Monthly article “Marry Him! The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough,” first came out two years ago, it made me mad.
I’ve since lost track of how many friends forwarded that essay to me. Maybe they were suggesting that I was too picky, too?
Back in 2008, I shook my head [...]

What if your kids don’t like him?

Some of you have told us that you started dating again during the holiday season — and we’re thrilled for you!
One divorced mom, however, needs some feedback about her recent romantic complication. Maybe you can relate?
She met this great guy during blind date a few months ago, and now they’re seeing each other exclusively.
“I’ve read [...]

Do you tell your kids the truth?

Whenever we hear about a parent who’s doing it all solo — without an ex in the picture — we get it. Both of our exes split town, and we’ve raised our kids alone since they were in diapers. Are you one of these parents, too?
So, when we recently read Formerly April Dawn’s poignant post [...]

Should I give my kid an allowance in the New Year?

As the holidays wind down, are you looking forward to getting back into your routine? We really get it.
One single mom wrote to us this week to say that although she should feel well-rested after the holidays, she’s exhausted. “It was great to have the extra time to clean my apartment from top to bottom, [...]

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