Should this single dad try to date his son’s teacher?

Our Singlemommyhood community is divided over our kids’ use of social media. And that’s OK. Some of you resist your kid’s pleas for a Facebook page. Other parents chose to monitor social media. Recently, we heard from a single dad seeking advice on a dating – or not – dilemma involving his thirteen year-old son [...]

3 tips to help the kids through your break-up

Our Singlemommyhood Community is deeply committed to responsible parenting.  When our adult relationships end, however, pain and confusion challenge even the most dedicated parent. If you’ve been married – or in long-term relationship – there’s no avoiding the impact this break-up will have on your kids. How you begin this difficult break-up conversation with your [...]

Are teens losing their social skills? We’re worried

Maybe you have a teenager (or more than one?) Maybe you work with teens, or you’ve got teenagers in your extended family. If you have a teen in your life, we’d love to know if you worry about this, too. We’ve chatted about all kinds of kids and technology dilemmas here — including the pros [...]

5 practical tips for raising responsible teens

We’ve chatted about many kid topics. You’ve opened up about keeping – or not *big* secrets from your kids about your ex or another family member. And we’ve candidly commiserated about many co-parenting dilemmas. But, we’ve never – ever – chatted about our shared concerns about how to raise responsible teens. So, we’re sharing our [...]

When should kids sleep at a boyfriend’s house?

You’ve shared your worries about how to combine responsible parenting choices and strictly adult pleasures. We’ve talked about introducing – or not – dates to our kids. And we’ve debated the wisdom of grown-up sleepovers. We’ve never discussed, however, when it’s appropriate to involve our kids in our overnight romantic plans. So, when this new [...]

Is clutter an issue for you?

We’re proud of our Singlemommyhood community. Our strength comes from putting our heads – and hearts – together to help one another.  Lately, we’ve received an avalanche of messages disclosing  your struggles with clutter.  We understand  how overwhelming managing your possessions can get, especially when you’re in the midst of a life crisis or huge [...]

Should a tween decide the parenting time schedule?

Our conversations about co-parenting challenges highlight your commitment to doing what’s right for your kids. You’ve taught us (and we’re grateful) that co-parenting issues change as kids get older. Also, parents’ relationship statuses change. Frankly, we’ve never talked about kids’ roles in deciding parenting time schedules. So, when this conflicted single mom – who asked [...]

When kids’ birthdays and co-parenting schedules clash

We recently heard from a single mom who posed an interesting post divorce dilemma. She and her ex have only recently signed the final papers – and are trying hard to make co-parenting work.  Although they worked hard to iron out every detail, unanticipated complications inevitably crop up  – we get it. So, when this [...]

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 [...]

Happy New Year

As we all prepare – deep breath – to welcome 2012,  please know that we’re honored by your trust. Thank you for sharing your feelings, frustrations, joys, and heartache with us. We’re always here to listen. We wish each and everyone the very best in the coming year.   ~~~ Photo via Flickr: sjoerdcanon

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