Am I Selfish for Wanting to Bring a Child Into the World Alone?
“I am 33 and going through my first pregnancy. My partner and I never dated or had anything serious, we were just friends, and now we have a baby on the way.”
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Mindy Kaling Shares Hollywood Inspiration Behind Children’s Names
Mindy Kaling has been very private about life as a mom of two, but “The Office” star recently opened up about her children’s names. Kaling recently opened up to People about her children – Katherine Swati, 3, adn Spencer Avu, 3 months – and how their names were inspired in part by Hollywood.
I’m a Single Mom Who Is Ready to Buy Her First House: How Should I Start This Process?
A single mom writes in asking for advice about how to buy her first house. This 23-year-old mom has a son and currently lives with her mom and stepdad. She receives no financial support from her son’s party father, nor does she want financial support from him. She wants to buy a house on her own for her and her son. But she doesn’t know where to start. Any advice for this single mom and first-time homebuyer?
Single Moms: What Is It Like to Move Away with Your Child and Start Over?
A mom writes in asking for advice from single moms who have left their town or city and started over
How Do I Know If It Is the Right Time for Me to Start Dating Again?
A mom writes in asking for advice about when she might start dating again. This single mom, who has a 13-month-old baby, hasn’t dated anyone since she was six months pregnant. She says her last relationship was bad, but she has recently started feeling open to the idea of letting someone new into her (and her baby’s) life. She asks the community for advice about when people in similar situations knew they were ready to date, the best ways to meet potential partners, and more.
How Do I Explain to My 2-Year-Old That His Father and I Are No Longer Together?
A mom writes in asking for advice about how to explain to her 2-year-old son that his father is no longer in the picture. She says she finally ended a toxic, years-long relationship with the father of her child, but her son constantly asks to see or speak with his dad. However, communication is very limited due to the aforementioned toxicity of their relationship. This mom also wants to know how she might introduce a new love interest into her son’s life at some point.
How Do I Get My Daughter, Who Has Been Co-Sleeping with Me, Used to Sleeping in Her Own Bed?
A mom writes in asking for advice about co-sleeping and getting her one-year-old daughter to start getting used to sleeping in her own bed. This single mom has co-slept with her daughter since she was born. She also wants to know how to feel more comfortable herself with her daughter not sleeping as close to her.
My Friend Told Me ‘No Wonder You’re Single’ During an Argument About My Son Wearing a Mask, and It Hurt Me: Am I Overreacting?
A mom writes in asking for advice about an argument she had with her friend in which the friend told her, “No wonder you’re single.” This mom was very hurt by this comment for many reasons, not least of which is the fact that her last longterm relationship was abusive. She wants to know if she is overreacting to being told such a thing or if she has a right to be upset.
Katie Holmes Takes to Instagram to Reveal How She and Suri Have Been Staying Busy While in Quarantine
Holmes simply captioned the photo with the hashtag “Tie Dye” and three blue butterfly emojis.
Single Mom Takes Aim At Mom-Shamers Who Judge Moms For Bringing Their Kids Into the Grocery Store, Shuts Them Down With a Sign She Posted on Daughter’s Back
In one mom’s case, she felt the need to force her daughter to wear a sign on her back explaining why her single mother was taking her out in public.
Is It Weird for a Single Mom to Use Tinder to Get Back Into Dating?
A mom writes in asking for advice about using the popular dating app Tinder. She says she has a 4-month old baby and is looking into getting back into dating. (She hasn’t been with the father of her child for about 10 months.) She wants to know if it would be “weird” for a single mom with an infant to use the app.
Rihanna Wants 3 or 4 Kids, Says She’d Totally Be a Single Mom
Rihanna wants 3 or 4 kids and she’s not waiting for a partner to come along. She says ‘The only thing that can raise a child, truly, is love.’
Khloe Kardashian Says Stress of Tristan Thompson Affair Made Breastfeeding Really Challenging
“I think parents go through pain for their kids; they don’t care. I would’ve gone through any pain – whatever’s best for her. I just wasn’t producing milk.”
Katie Holmes Opens Up About Parenting Suri and How She Turned to Others for Help as a Single Parent
“My biggest goal has always been to nurture her into her individuality, to make sure she is 100 percent herself and strong, confident, and able.”
My Children’s Father Wants to Sign His Rights Away: I Need Advice on the Process
A single mom writes in looking for information on how to sign her children’s father’s rights away. He asked to sign his rights away since his new wife felt it was better for him.
My Childcare Provider Lets Her Kids Run Wild and It’s Setting A Bad Example for My 3-Year-Old: Advice?
A single mom writes in looking for advice about her childcare provider and the influence it is having on her children. She doesn’t have any other help for childcare so she feels desperate and doesn’t know what to do.
My Son Has ADHD and His Father (My Ex) Does Not Want Him Medicated: Advice?
A mom writes in because she is having trouble with the school regarding her son not taking medication for his ADHD. Her ex-husband does not want their son on medication so they are trying natural methods that seem to be working some.
My Husband and I Are Splitting Up Due to His Emotional Abuse. I Am 36 Weeks Pregnant and Have Three Other Children. Single Moms: How Do You Do It?
A pregnant mom-of-three writes in looking for advice from single moms. She and her husband are splitting up due to emotional and verbal abuse. She is very scared about the future.
I Am Pregnant and the Father Is Denying the Baby Is His: Advice?
A single mom writes in looking for advice. She is pregnant with her ex-boyfriend’s baby and he is denying that it is his. Now he has a new pregnant girlfriend. She doesn’t really want him in their lives, but child support would be helpful.
My 12-year-Old Son Expressed That He Wants to Move In with His Dad: Advice?
A mom writes in looking for advice about how she should handle her son wanting to live with his Dad. She is very upset. Should she let him move.
My Ex Won’t See Our Son: Should I Keep Trying to Force It?
A single mom writes in very frustrated. Her son’s father is not trying to see him. Should she keep forcing it, or stop trying?
Should I Get a DNA Test For My Baby Just Because My Ex Is Demanding One?
A community mom writes in looking for advice on whether she should get a DNA test for her 6-month-old baby. Her ex doesn’t trust that it is his baby because of text messages he found from a male friend.
Kailyn Lowry Responds to Criticism About Ex Chris Lopez, Calls Him Out Saying She Can’t Remember the Last Time He Did Anything for Son
“Idk! Ask him to send diapers, wipes & clothes. Can’t remember the last time he’s done anything for Lux!”
This Single Mom Wants to Have Another Baby But Is Not Sure How To Go About It: Any Advice?
A single mom who wants another baby writes in looking for help with information regarding price, insurance, etc. on getting a sperm donor.