Is this single mom facing a break-up at serious risk?

We all understand break-up drama. As responsible parents, your priority is to protect the kids from the inevitable emotional turmoil. Of course, we also offer comfort and advice to YOU when the struggle to pick up the pieces seems just too overwhelming.  When a single mom facing a break-up shared what’s really going on in [...]

Is this single mom obligated to help her ex financially?

We’ve talked often in our Singlemommyhood community about the confusion and heartache absent parents inflict on our kids – and us.  Our conversation about keeping secrets from your kids about the other parent resonated strongly with you. And you’ve let us know – loud and clear – that you make tremendous efforts *applause* to keep [...]

When grandparent behavior upsets a single mom

When the Singlemommyhood community shares personal truth about how our parents are involved – or not – in our daily lives, our challenges are obviously quite different. Some of us get lots of help from our parents. Other parents withhold help because they  don’t agree with our choices and demand we confront a relationship partner [...]

Whose last name do your kids have?

Our Singlemommyhood community offers everyone an opportunity to discuss – with no judgment – emotionally charged issues that really matter. You’ve weighed in on unwanted co-parenting and facing the future when your baby’s father is absent. These conversations highlight how much YOU value making decisions that feel “right” for your family. A conversation about deciding [...]

Should this single mom give up on love?

We’ve opened many conversations about combining responsible parenting with getting a life. And you’ve let us know – loud and clear – these efforts are far from easy. Whether your kids clash with your boyfriend or you’re grappling with a controlling ex, the road to real love is often a steep climb. So, when this [...]

When a single mom faces an unplanned pregnancy

  When we opened the conversation about breaking up when you’re pregnant, we wept as you shared your stories with us. Frankly, we hadn’t realized how often serious relationship drama erupts when an unplanned pregnancy is revealed.  So, when this single mom contacted us as she faced a very serious crossroad in her life, we [...]

5 essential steps to successful co-parenting

Successful co-parenting happens when you both realize that your divorce – or break-up – may have ended your relationship, but not your responsibilities as parents. Sadly, the majority of couples who separate don’t realize they can raise their kids together successfully – even though they no longer live together. At first, it may seem that [...]

This mom caught her tween son on an “adult” website. Help!

We recently opened a conversation featuring our tips on raising responsible teens and tweens. This is not, however, the first time we’ve tackled the parenting challenges confronting your as your kids get older. You’ve shared your conflicted feelings about your tweens asking questions when it comes to your dating life. And the many parenting decisions [...]

Should your boyfriend attend the kids’ school events?

We’ve tackled the question about when to introduce your kids to your boyfriend. Single dads chimed in, and some of you defended your choice NOT to introduce their girlfriends to your kids. Occasionally, our attempts to blend our private lives with our parenting responsibilities hit a dead end.  For example, we’ve discussed your options when [...]

When your ex and “other woman” welcome their new baby

You’ve let us know the terrible feelings of abandonment many of you experienced when you were pregnant – and broke up. Suddenly left alone to cope physically and emotionally with the 24/7 demands of motherhood, the struggle to keep afloat took every last once of strength. Eventually, despite the hardships, things – slowly – did [...]

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