When your ex’s family stalks you via social media

We know that you’re all about family – and you want your kids for the most part – to share in extended family activities. You’ve let us know – loud and clear – that relationships with extended family – particularly when your ex’s family is involved – can cause heartache and emotional strain. Frankly, we [...]

When your boyfriend refuses to help with the kids

  An urgent message from a loyal single mom reader – who follows us via Twitter – grabbed our attention. When she told us how much comfort and inspiration she receives from our Singlemommyhood community – and how desperately she needs your sound advice – we rushed to share her dilemma with YOU. Here’s the [...]

Should this single mom give up custody?

We’ve met many exceptional moms and dads via Twitter — and we’re honored to be a part of your lives. When this single mom blogger reached out to us via Twitter, however, we felt humbled by her daily challenges. We were also stunned by the heart-wrenching choice she now faces. We’re asking you — please [...]

When a single mama (reluctantly) considers her options

A friendly single mom contacted us via Twitter with an interesting predicament. Like most of us, this mama’s relationship history is complicated. And when kids are involved — we all agree — there’s much more at stake than just the possibility of dashed hope and a broken heart. We’re curious about your perspective on this [...]

When your (not quite) ex has a pregnant girlfriend

We love connecting with so many wonderful people via Twitter. We learn so much about you, and we treasure this opportunity. So, we weren’t surprised when a recent Tweet — hinting at a *crazy* break-up situation — grabbed our attention. We’ve discussed much break-up drama, such as what it’s like to get dumped when you’re [...]

Is sexting really cheating?

  We missed the first Weinergate rumblings because reading the tabloids is not really one of our guilty pleasures. Eventually, though — when this story exploded in the mainstream media, and we learned that a single mom was involved — we could hardly ignore this sorry tale: Congressman Anthony Weiner blasted lewd images and messages [...]

When a married mom faces BIG co-parenting conflicts

A married mom urgently contacted us via Twitter for custody and co-parenting advice. At first, we shook our heads. Obviously, this reader is facing some unexpected challenges. You’ll see what we mean: “I’m a married mom with a five year-old son from a previous marriage,” she says. “After my ex and I separated, we decided [...]

Is singlemommyhood potentially forever?

A single woman with a snazzy job title contacted us recently via Twitter. She described her longing for a child — and a string of failed romances. So, she’s seriously considering donor insemination (DI). Happily, her mother is on her side. And her extended family is ready to help in case life throws her an [...]

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. [...]

Have you met our choice moms?

When we first did a “shout out” to single moms by choice last spring, we were excited to that so many of you chimed into say “hello.” (We hadn’t anticipated, however, to see this post stir up so many emotions for some of you.) We love to drop by and read these forthright and often [...]

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