If you need a reality check on the holidays

Whether you’re still putting away the last of the Thanksgiving decorations, celebrating your fabulous Black Friday bargains, or just trying to keep yourself  and the kids on schedule… it’s that time of year.
Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa — no matter how you celebrate, the holidays are upon us!
We’ve both celebrated some wonderful — and some particularly [...]

Will your son get a doll for the holidays?

We’re confident that you’ve got Thanksgiving handled. More or less, right?
If your holiday is kidless, we hope that you make the most of your free time. And if you’re hosting Thanksgiving is at your house, we hope that you truly enjoy your day with family and friends.
Our kids are already planning the [...]

Thanksgiving without your kids?

Because both Dr. Leah and I have sole custody of our kids, our Thanksgiving Day celebrations have always included our kids.
For those of you who have shared custody — with alternating holidays — however, this day might find you without your kids.
So, we’ve been wondering lately: what if we were NOT able to celebrate Thanksgiving [...]

Single dad wonders about Thanksgiving drama. Help!

A single dad wrote to us wondering about planning for Thanksgiving. Maybe you can help him out here?
“My ex and I alternate holidays,” he explains. “Our parenting time schedule for Thanksgiving begins on Thanksgiving Day at noon.
“Last year, I had a wonderful day planned with my brother’s family. But when I picked up the boys [...]