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...
Category Archives: Kids, Coparenting and Single Parents
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...
How to Tell Your Kids About the Divorce: 17 Things to Say
Thinking about how to tell your kids about the divorce? That is perhaps the most heartbreaking and difficult aspect of a divorce. As parents, we are all so protective of our children, both physically and emotionally, and the last thing a parent wants...
