Single Fathers

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Single Dad Seeking…. advice about reconciling with his child’s mother

By singlemomseeking ⋅ September 5, 2008 ⋅ 11 comments

This single dad’s story might ring true for many of you. It sure does for me.
A 40-year-old dad whom I’ll call “Karl” fell in love with a woman last year, and within six months they were expecting a baby. Although becoming parents so soon was rushed, they were so into each other that it didn’t [...]

Is the new Bachelor, Jason Mesnick, really looking for love?

By singlemomseeking ⋅ August 27, 2008 ⋅ 6 comments

Apparently, single dads are the latest hot thing. At least, if you follow dating reality shows they are.
Take Jason Mesnick, the good-looking, educated, single dad, whom DeAnna Pappas rejected on ABC’s Bachelorette.
Some of my friends have joked that I should go after him. But the man is already flocked by hundreds of women. I’m not [...]

When a Single Dad’s Daughter Needs Girl Stuff

By singlemomseeking ⋅ August 22, 2008 ⋅ 42 comments

My daughter asked me to buy her tampons the other day. Ugh. That’s the last thing a single dad wants to get at the local drug store. It’s bad enough buying her razors (little pink ones), face soap (fancy junk from a spa), shampoo and conditioner (a very specific brand and type).
I can never find [...]

This was the first time I’d met another parent face to face, who had the same issues

By singlemomseeking ⋅ August 20, 2008 ⋅ 10 comments

I’m Mike, aka Crazy Computer Dad. Rachel asked me to fill in a post while she is gone and I feel very honored and privileged to do so. I hope it doesn’t bring down the quality of the blog too much.
Specifically, she asked me to write something because I have a special needs child and [...]

Bedtime Stories: Adventures in the Land of Single-Fatherhood

By singlemomseeking ⋅ August 19, 2008 ⋅ 21 comments

Three years ago, I happened upon a “Modern Love” column in the New York Times called “Who’s that lady in the bedroom, Daddy?“
It was the first time I’d read an honest, open piece by a single dad who was parenting solo — and trying to date. I wanted to invite that writer, Trey Ellis, out [...]