When I was going through my divorce, I had the feeling that most divorced couples were still doing the traditional custody arrangement, where Mom has the kids during the week, and Dad gets them one night a week and every other weekend. Especially in ...
Category Archives: Kids, Coparenting and Single Parents
Single Parents: Family Dinners Are More Important Than Ever!
In this week's Love Essentially, I offer advice not just to single parents, but to all parents, including working parents and working single parents! Having dinner together as a family is so important for so many reasons. I remember when I was first ...
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.Â...
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 ...
Every Day Is Mother’s Day, Isn’t It?
This weekend is Mother’s Day. I vividly remember my first Mother’s Day as a mom. My husband and I got dressed up and met my in-laws for a fancy dinner at a country club. It was a total disaster. My baby screamed bloody murder throughout the whole...