Category Archives: Kids, Coparenting and Single Parents

For most parents, the unknowns of college applications, choosing a school and financial aid are stressful. But college, financial aid and divorced parents make things even more complicated. When my son was in his junior year of high school, we sta...

What is a single mom? Living life as a suburban single mom is kind of complicated. Why? Because although divorce is pretty common nowadays, being a single parent in a suburban community is still far from the norm. Not that the single mom and her chil...

Most people I know who are first getting divorced can’t stand their ex-husbands and/or ex-wives. They either have this deep hatred for the person, or they roll their eyes at the mention of his or her name, or they just feel pity for the person. It ...

As single parents, we have so much on our plates that we are trying to manage: our jobs, our kids, our finances, maintaining a household, getting along with the ex, social obligations, hobbies, and maybe a significant other. And, if you aren’t divo...

I wrote this article after seeing Miracle, (the Cubs musical in Chicago). If you're looking for something to do with your kids, (and they like the Cubs) this is an adorable play, and you can make a day of it in the city!  Cubs Musical Extended Thro...