Kids coparenting and single parents consists of dozens of articles about divorce, specifically pertaining to kids, coparenting and living life as single parents.
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
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
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
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
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
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
While it’s really hard to become an empty nester when your kids go college, it can also be difficult if they graduate and move back in without a job or any kind of direction. Below is my Love Essentially column that offers advice on how to talk to and deal with recent college grads, as … Read more
Modern-day superheroes are the words Marika Lindholm uses to describe single moms, or, as she prefers to call them: “solo moms.” In this article, she will offer 10 tips for single parents. “Day in and day out, a solo mom has to be there for the kids,” said Lindholm, who is the founder of ESME … Read more
I got a call from a friend of mine, asking me for advice. My friend is a divorced dad, and his ex-wife is in a relationship with a guy who also has kids. So the other day, my friend went on LinkedIn to check him out. He has never met the guy, who is now … Read more
In honor of this time of back to school, this week’s Love Essentially addresses how to talk to your teen about dating, love and sex. It’s not easy, but here are some great tips! 7 Tips For Talking To Your Teen About Their Love Life by Jackie Pilossoph for Chicago Tribune Media Group … Read more
I’m pretty sure all divorced men and women call themselves a single parent. Whether it is someone who sees their kids every other weekend for just a few hours or a person who sees their children every single day (with no break and no help from the ex) or anyone in between, they will all … Read more
Just published on ESME, my article about the benefits of the single mom taking vacations, along with tips for a great trip. Thinking of a Vacation Without The Kids? by Jackie Pilossoph for ESME Why it’s beneficial and tips on what to say to the kids I’m not sure I know any parent who has … Read more
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