Do you need a Daddy Book?
When we’ve talked about absent (by choice) parents you’ve let us know the confusion and pain this choice creates for the abandoned kids — and for you. We’ve also huddled together about answering the “where’s my daddy” questions that inevitably pop up when kids start preschool. And we’ve vented about “no-show” co-parents. Not only does [...]
“I put my world on my back for this single mom”
June 11, 2010 by Rachel Sarah
Filed under Relationships
At least a few times a month, we get emails from guys who are dating single moms. Most of them don’t have kids and they’re writing to us because they want some advice from single moms. That’s exactly why we turn to you… Because who gets single moms better than single moms themselves? “Our love [...]
“You’re so lucky that your ex is out of the picture”
April 23, 2010 by Dr. Leah
Filed under Single Moms
Other single moms have said this to us * a lot.* “You’re so lucky that your ex is out of the picture.” At first, we both had the same reaction: Lucky? Really? We raised our eyebrows and wondered: What is that supposed to mean? Eventually, we got it. And after reading your comments on a [...]
I hate co-parenting! Help!
October 23, 2009 by Dr. Leah
Filed under Kids, Single Moms, Single Parents, Tips & Advice
A distraught single mom has shared a sad tale with us. It all started when her ex contacted her daughter to say that he’d try to celebrate her birthday with her. Of course, her daughter’s hopes were raised. She was so hopeful, in fact, that she called her girlfriend and canceled a birthday trip they’d [...]
Do “little things” stress you out?
October 16, 2009 by Rachel Sarah
Filed under Kids, Tips & Advice
“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 [...]
Does my kid need therapy?
September 14, 2009 by Rachel Sarah
Filed under Kids, Tips & Advice
“I’m writing to ask for some advice about my six-year-old son. I think he might need to see a therapist,” began an email we recently received from a single mom. She went onto say that her son has always been melodramatic and assertive — but she’s concerned his behavior is getting out of control. He’s [...]
