Solo Mother

I know, I know. Every year, it seems, I congratulate my single mother friends on being both father and mother to their kids.
And this year, I would like to thank the fathers in my life who make being the mother of the King of Everything a rewarding, enjoyable experience. To my father, whose joy in having this little guy in his life makes me smile every time I see them together. To my dearest Serendipity, who sets a firm, kind, fun example for my son of what a man and a father should be. To the husbands of my friends, …read more

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Marc Lynott weighs in on the difficulties of Father’s Day with two dads: the one who made you live, and the one who made life right. I hope you enjoy reading My Two Dads on Salon. I’m just glad he found a good man to offer some balance…
Some men are meant to be fathers. But not necessarily fathers to children of any age. When my brother and I were still young enough to be bribed with a book or silenced with a yell, Dad was great. The problems began when the words “no” and “why” became a bigger part …read more

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Here’s to you, for doing all those things the ‘guy’ is supposed to do, like mow the lawn and take out the trash. For pitching softball and coaching the soccer team and volunteering at Cub Scouts. For handling ‘the talk’ with grace, humor, and aplomb. For gamely trying to teach your sons to pee standing up. For having a full tool set and knowing how to use it.
You are amazing, single mothers. Happy Father’s Day.

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What did you ladies do to celebrate? I worked!
Well, that’s what fathers do, right? They work.
But if you’re lucky, you’ll have a father who plays, and rides bikes, and cleans a little. Someone who cooks even when it’s too cold to grill and gets home in time for dinner, even if he has to go back to the office afterwards.
Let’s not forget the grandfathers in our children’s lives. Grandfathers can offer a stable, reliable male presence in a child’s life. If you don’t have a good relationship with your own father, now’s the time to start mending fences. 
Or,  you can …read more

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