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Trying To Get Custody Of The Kids?

There is nothing more heartbreaking than custody battles—two parents each trying to get custody of the kids. This is a guest post by Ft. Worth based divorce attorney, Deborah Bankhead, who offers tips of increasing your chances of getting custody.  How To Keep Your Kids In Your Divorce by Deborah Bankhead People often ask us … Read more

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Mom With A Drill: Scary Or Sexy?

Mom, (single or married) if you’re like me, you are constantly calling people to do home repairs or home maintenance projects. And, all the people you call are probably men. Well, here’s a way for you to become more independent in this way, and love yourself while you are doing it! Single women can become … Read more

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Woman Dating A Divorced Dad Is Clueless And Needs To Get A Grip

No one can prepare someone for dating a divorced dad (or mom). I can say that because when I started dating divorced dads (a decade ago) I was clueless. This was new territory for me. That said, I had an advantage because I was a divorced mom, so I did understand the complexity and challenges … Read more

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A Refreshing Act Of Kindness Amongst Middle School Girl Drama

Any mom who has a daughter in middle school is no stranger to the bullying, the pettiness, the mean behavior and the tears that go on. Middle school girl drama breaks your heart for your daughter.  But last week, an exceptional act of kindness that took place at my daughter’s school gave me hope and … Read more

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Have You Seen SMILF Yet?

In this week’s Love Essentially, I wrote a review of the Showtime comedy, SMILF. I think the show is something that single moms will truly appreciate and find really funny!   ‘SMILF’ Funny, If Dark Tale Of Single Parenting by Jackie Pilossoph for Chicago Tribune Media Group Maybe it’s because I’m a divorced mom, but there’s … Read more

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Beware: There Is Heroin In The Suburbs

Parents, beware. There is heroin in the suburbs. After conducting this interview I am scared as hell. The good news is, if we talk to our kids, we have a chance to prevent them from even trying it once. A Heartbroken Mom Says ‘Heroin is in your suburb’ by Jackie Pilossoph for Chicago Tribune Media Group … Read more

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What Happens When Dad Doesn’t Show Up For Visitation?

What Happens When Dad Doesn’t Show Up?  by Jackie Pilossoph for ESME It starts the day a child is born: a mom’s desire to make things all better. Remember how hard it was when your baby was wailing and you couldn’t figure out how to get him to stop? Well, that desire doesn’t change as your … Read more

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Kids’ Competitive Sports And Marital Conflict

There are countless reasons for marital conflict, but the kids is probably pretty high up there on the list of the most common. In this week’s Love Essentially, published in the Chicago Tribune Pioneer Press, I address marital strife that can be caused by different philosophies when it comes to kids’ competitive sports.  How Kids’ … Read more

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Involving The Kids In The Divorce: It’s Just Disgusting

Men and women do horrible things during divorce. Many are so hurt and angry, that their number one goal becomes hurting the other person. But some sink to a level that is absolutely disgusting. I cannot think of anything more damaging, actually. Some people are so desperate and so full of hate, that they take … Read more

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Are Your Kids Watching 13 Reasons Why? Yep.

Thinking about your teen or pre-teen watching a show about suicide, with scenes in it about bullying, rape, drinking, and drunk driving can be really really scary. I’m referring to the new Netflix drama, 13 Reasons Why;  a show that almost every kid I know is watching, with or without his or her parent knowing. … Read more