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 [...]

4 helpful tips when your kids ask about an absent parent

Whenever we open a conversation about absent parents, our hearts drop. That’s because we both have personal experience answering – not always successfully – probing kid questions on this painful topic. So, we know firsthand how much strength, maturity, and compassion it takes to soothe and comfort your kids. You’ve often told us that you [...]

5 tips for single parents returning to school

We’re really impressed when we hear about single parents in college or returning to school on top of job and parenting responsibilities. Bravo to all of you! But, it’s the smart move – especially in this perilous economy.  Getting that degree is one of the best ways to gain new skills and move ahead. So, [...]

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 [...]

Moving in together?

A single mom whom we adore has contacted us for some help. She asked if we’d post her current dilemma here — anonymously — and we gladly agreed. So, here’s her situation: “I’ve been dating an amazing guy for more than a year and we’re talking about taking the next step: moving in together!” She [...]

What are the 4 top things your kids’ teachers MUST know?

A single guy — no kids — dating a single mom reached out to us via Facebook with an interesting question. This guy is a fledgling elementary school teacher — and he’s really charged up about doing his best for all his students. He’s dating a single mom, and she’s the one who alerted him [...]

3 tips when wedding bells (not yours) are ringing

When a single mom recently shared this personal crisis, we understood her shock and dismay. Here’s what this she told us: “My eight-year-old daughter came home from her dad’s this weekend and announced, ‘Daddy is getting married!’ ” Frankly, this single mom confided: “I didn’t even know that he had a girlfriend.” Her daughter casually [...]

Is my kid fated to make poor relationship choices?

We’ve chatted candidly with you about lots of relationship concerns, from surviving a pregnancy break-up to knowing if you’re (finally) ready for sex. You remind us every day that your focus — no matter what — remains on what’s best for your kids. When you’ve told us that you *wonder* about your kids, we know [...]

3 practical tips to stay (relatively) sane during your divorce

Many of us know — from painful personal experience — that divorce is a life changing crisis. The support of friends and family is essential just to survive this kind of emotional upheaval.  Yet that’s the tricky part. Sometimes it’s hard to reach out and ask for help. Other times, it feels like just saying [...]

5 great ways to meet other moms

  When a brand new single mom reader contacted us via Twitter to ask how to connect with *local* (not virtual) moms, we definitely GOT it. Singlemommyhood and other online communities are vital for advice, comfort, and grown-up conversation. Yet — no matter what your family circumstances are — motherhood is often lonely and isolating. [...]

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