Kate Hudson and her ex still living together?… Say what?

Just after writing about that single dad who wonders if he should reconcile with his ex, the latest issue of Cosmo hit the stands, with Kate Hudson’s “sexy new views on relationships.”
Well, I wouldn’t exactly call her views “sexy.”
As you probably know, Kate and Chris Robinson — who’s dad to their four-year-old, Ryder — [...]

How do you vacation when you’re a single mom?

Recently, a regular reader, “Greg Peck Fan,” wrote to ask:

“How do single moms handle vacations? Disney by myself, with two kids? Uh…I can’t even figure out how the line logistics would work. Plus my two kids are 5 years apart. So, I’m just in trouble.”
This is how I’ve pulled off a fun, relaxing vacation: [...]

Overheard during Winter Break

Confession: Mae slept in my bed, her leg draped over mine, every night during the winter break. (Yes, this is self-defeating when it comes to my dating life.)
On Saturday morning, we were off to IKEA to check out the sales for my New Year’s home-organizing obsession. In line, Mae held up a bag of Swedish [...]

Recovering from Halloween — and You?

Here’s a pic at my BabyCenter.com blog of my toothless witch just before she crashed in my bed last night, post-trick or treating.
She’s still snoozing there now. I know, I know, I shouldn’t let her sleep in my bed anymore, as I do whenever she asks every so often: “Mama, can I please, please sleep [...]

Single Parents Seeking: Do your kids’ needs come first when you date?

Dating is daunting, but it can be even more difficult as a single parent.
So says reporter Jessica Yadegaran in a recent article about dating as a single parent — including some advice by yours truly — about:

Letting go of the guilt (”Date, but do it carefully”)
Having boundaries (”Don’t discuss your dates with your child”)
Getting [...]