Now, before you click out of this blog thinking you do not have time to take care of yourself try this: think of how you might respond if I told you this blog was about...
Whether you can stand the idea of relinquishing control of your children to an ex you dislike, loathe or hate, you likely do not have a choice. Shared parenting legislation was introduced in more than...
When should single moms or dads introduce a new partner to the kids? Short answer: Whenever you want. Growing up, my mom, who was divorced, dated a lot for a few years. I loved it....
Numerous studies show the positive impact preschool can have on a child’s future success. A study conducted by the Harvard Graduate School of Education found that quality early education: The researchers concluded that the social-emotional...
My friend Marc — a single dad my age — and I like to share dating war stories. Recently, he giddily kept me posted on the pre-first-date chemistry he shared with a woman he met...
With the ease of information that's available online, there is no reason not to do a background check when you first meet someone. At a bare minimum, you should Google search his or her name...
I don’t run many guest posts, but happened upon Elliot Scott, a dating coach who had a lot of really smart things to say about men and women and how we can relate better. And...
The idea of dating after a divorce can be paralyzing for so many people — men and women alike. I've been in a serious, long-term, live-in, own-two-homes-together relationship with a wonderful man for 5 years,...
I have been a work-at-home freelance writer and media professional for 20 years. There is no way that I could manage my family life, business, and personal care without the flexibility my work-from-home schedule affords...
Did your divorce story start with, “I knew he was the one!” ?? At my wedding, my mom stood up and gave a heartfelt little speech, which included, “After Emma went out with him for...
Just as you can sell pure silver in the form of bullion and coins, you can make money when you sell sterling silver jewelry, coins, silverware, tableware and other items. Silver prices are up 41%...
There’s no better sign that your relationship is going somewhere than meeting your boyfriend’s family — specifically his mother. Whether you’re trying to make a great first impression or build a relationship with your boyfriend’s...
Our culture tells us that women are either virtuous madonnas or filthy whores, but never one and the same. Many women I meet struggle with their desire for a full, happy sex life — not...
Through my circle of friends and single moms I meet through this blog, I often hear cries of horror about the thought of dating. Especially if you have kids. What man in his right mind...
This is a story about single-mom dating etiquette, but it is also about single moms cruising for men together. Having kids is often a deal-breaker when dating. That is OK. When it comes to dating,...