Do you worry that you won’t be able to provide a balance for your child as he or she grows up and misses a father figure? Some of you are full-time solomothers, single parents without significant involvement from your child’s father (and, I suspect, there are some solodads who lurk and read here; know I […]
This week has left me raw and rather peeled, and reading this article in the Globe and Mail – well, I’m a little teary-eyed tonight. The article is about Ghost fathers… fathers who pay the money, but don’t spend the time, don’t call, don’t write, don’t get involved with their children’s lives.
I can’t imagine […]
Natalie Imbruglia writes a good line when it comes to angst.
Torn is catchy and easily singable, with words any heartbroken woman can relate to…
Now, catch what ‘interpretive dance artiste” Johann Lippowitz can do with such a work…
Come on, ladies (and gentlemen). If we can’t laugh, there’s nothing left to do but cry. And who’s got […]
Did you talk about this one before the divorce became final? I hope you did.
Who gets to claim the kids?
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If you read nothing else today, flip over to Slate and read the excerpts from Tim Harford’s new book, The Logic of Life.
The first excerpt was published yesterday, about the effect of current factors on marriage — utterly fascinating look at the economic reasons behind what armchair pundits are quick to label ‘Black Culture’… but […]
BlogXilla’s recent post got me laughing, grossing out, annoyed, and ultimately shaking my head. It is what it is. Dating as a single mother is all over the map, and I’ve written enough posts about truth in (dating) advertising, about not dating at all, about the history of your heart being written each day, about […]
I don’t think I hit my head last night. So there really is no excuse for the utter lack of… intelligence rattling around in my brain, save for the fact that it’s Monday, I was up all night, and I’m poking around the Net being very surprised. And disappointed. And amused.
Not necessarily in that […]
Accidents happen. Do you have a plan?
I fell down the stairs this afternoon. The good new is, I’m fine. Sort of–I mean, I’m twisted and in some pain, and I look like the runner up in a hickey contest, but I’m ok. My kid was in the living room when I came down most of […]
The single parents channel on About.com has some great advice on how to make 2008 a great year. The list of ten things to do and keep in mind really bring home what it means to be a good parent.
Each suggestion is just… great. I’m in love with #10, personally:
10. Embrace Your Life
Finally, recognize […]
I’m sure you’ve read about this one by now: Mom finds alcohol in the car she bought for her 19 year old son, and so she takes out an ad in the local paper and sells it. Not only does she sell it, but she tells the whole town why:
“OLDS 1999 Intrigue. Totally uncool parents […]
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