18 things men say about their ex-wives
When divorced people date, they talk about divorce. A lot. And that means talking about your ex. A lot. Which means through dating, I’ve heard a whole lot of thoughts and opinions from men about their ex-wives. Ladies, here’s how your ex feels about …
Science proves love dies (and divorce spikes) after 2 years
Guest post by Kayt Sukel, author of THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON SEX: THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SEARCH FOR LOVE, out this week. Post a comment below to be eligible to win your free copy! Everyone’s heard of the seven-year-itch—the idea that after seven years …
Single dads face more pressure to have babies (and single moms win at dating)
Never say never, but I’m done having babies. This was apparent to me Saturday, our weekly “Adventure Day” when my kids and I do something fun and unusual. This week we rode the subway to Chinatown where we shared a bubble tea (and got …
WTF Friday: Should she take her daughter away from the dad for a better career?
In this weekly feature I answer your personal finance questions. Dear Emma, WTF?! I’ve been a single mother for the last 5 years. I had my daughter when I was 17 and she is now 7. I live in a place where jobs opportunities …
Should you say, “I’m sorry” to divorce announcements?
My son Lucas is going through a phase when he misses his dad a lot. When he stubs his toe, or is trying to unwind at bedtime, he calls out, “I want Daaadddy.” There is an uncomplicated and raw sorrow there that is different than …
Cure for the overwhlemed mom: Shut up!
When my kids were tiny we would go to the weekly play group at the neighborhood Lutheran church. I loved the cozy atmosphere in that basement where church ladies served up Folgers and popcorn, kids crawled and ran around, and nursing mommies sipped coffee from …
My brother yelled at my kids and I loved it
Last week my younger brother Josh was hanging out at my place. He and his longtime girlfriend Susan live in an apartment on the floor below mine, and we see them a couple times each week. Like me, Josh also works in media, and we …
Single moms must let go of dreams of fulltime parenting
After one meeting with my ex and our lawyers to negotiate the custody agreement of our divorce, I went home, busted out the calculator, and cried. I freaked out at the idea of being away from my kids for extended hours or days, and I …
10-Year Marriage Contract
My call to evolve the current marriage model has gotten attention from Woman’s Day, Ryan Seacrest, HuffPo, CafeMom and others!
WSM in the news
NYT adds WSM to its Motherlode blogroll
NBC’s TODAY interviews me on traveling solo with kids
Ryan Seacrest plugs my 10-Yr Marriage Contract post!
I discuss kids and divorce live on Headline News
I keep stirring stuff up on The Huffington Post
Woman’s Day digs my 10-Yr Marriage Contract post
CafeMom’s TheStir loves my 10-Yr Marriage Contract idea
xoJane gives my “Beautiful Daughter” essay some love
The Awl promotes my take against SAHMs
Business Insider features my mommy money insights 
Circle of Moms names WSM “Top 25 NY Mom Bloggers”
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