There are only a few guarantees when it comes to most divorce cases. Two of them include: Mom gets the kids on Mother’s Day and Dad gets them on Father’s Day. I’d have to bet it’s written that way in almost every divorce decree, not including...
Category Archives: Kids, Coparenting and Single Parents
The Gift of Motherhood: Countless Gifts, Actually
How is it even possible to put into words the gift of motherhood? In honor of Mother’s Day, I’m going to try. I’ll start with the day I gave birth to my now 21-year-old son. The first time I took him in my arms, I got my first gift...
How to be a Successful Single Mother: Handle It
My late father was one of the wisest people I have ever known. Among his countless displays of knowledge and perception was his ability to counsel this single mom. When I was going through my divorce, I would call him and tell him about a problem I w...
The Hardest Part About Getting a Divorce: Lack of Control
There are many, many heartbreaking and difficult aspects of getting a divorce. There is shock, sadness, fear of change, loneliness, frustration, the feeling of failure, anger resentment, and so much more. But there is one thing that I believe might b...
Divorced Parents Paying for College: How Does it Work?
Divorce and College. Two words that are both equally hard to manage on their own without much research, guidance and support. But what happens when you are divorced or getting divorced and at the same time, your children are approaching or even a...
