Is parenting more challenging today?

Rachel and I buzz back and forth constantly. We live on opposite coasts with super hectic schedules (just like yours), so chatting on the phone is a rare treat. We often discuss how to balance all the demands of our complicated lives. Keeping kids organized and getting everything done (especially when Dad is out of [...]

My family HATES the fact I’m dating a single mom

That’s exactly what this guy wrote this week in his comment at “Single guy (no kids) dating single mom.” This single guy commented about the fact that he’s dating a divorced single mom.  Their relationship is humming right along. And he’s already met her young son. Their difficulties are with his family: they don’t approve [...]

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 [...]

Do “little things” stress you out?

“I’ve been having the toughest time disciplining my son lately,” begins an email we received this week from the single mom of a three-year-old son. “He’s a very sweet kid,” she adds. “But he just doesn’t listen when I tell him to do — or not do — something.” For example, in the morning, she [...]

And I promised myself I’d NEVER do that

Parenthood always seems to begin with silent vows, doesn’t it? When you were expecting your first child, did you make certain promises to yourself? Did you promise, for example, that your kid would only eat “healthy” food. There was no way that junk food would ever pass your kid’s lips. Did you ever vow to [...]

How do you create “me time”?

We’re honored to hear from so many of you. Please keep writing. It’s YOU who keeps it real @Singlemommyhood. Jenn recently contacted us for advice about an all too familiar single parent dilemma. Here’s what she told us: “I  work full time to support my daughter with absolutely no help of any kind from her [...]

What does your kid’s teacher need to know?

We recently heard from a young man who’s about to launch his elementary school teaching career this fall. He’s very enthusiast, but he candidly he told us: “I don’t know anything about single parent families. So, I’m reaching out to both of you as experts. I want to do a super job for all my [...]

Does your kid object to PDA?

You thought you were doing everything right. You waited to introduce your daughter to your new boyfriend until you were both sure that you had a future. But yesterday at the beach, you and your boyfriend were holding hands when your five year old daughter threw a howling fit as she tried to pry you [...]

Worried about bad genes?

“My husband was an alcoholic who split town when my daughter was one year old,” began an email that we received this week. ” I was also told that he was bi-polar.” “After having a baby together, I knew for sure that our home was not a good environment — so I filed for divorce.  [...]

Why do single moms date married men?

“I’m amazed at how many of my single mom friends date married men.” A perplexed single mom told us this recently. “I’m far from being a prude,” she went on. “But I just don’t get it. Why would anyone want to date a married man?” To be honest, we’re also amazed by how many of [...]

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