As I approached Mother's Day, I felt a surge of mixed emotions, yet I chose to face the day with courage and an open heart, letting go of expectations and embracing the unknown. I pondered a profound question, one that celebrated the resilience of single moms I've known, my own mother, and my own journey… Continue reading What Do Single Moms Do On Mother’s Day?
Tag: Co-parenting
Stay Connected : Tips For Non- Custodial Parents And Joint Custody Parenting
My son and I have always shared a very close relationship. However, when my son transitioned to live with his aw with his father legally within our joint custody arrangement I'm not considered the primary parent. It was a big shift within our relationship from seeing each other everyday to every weekend, but I was… Continue reading Stay Connected : Tips For Non- Custodial Parents And Joint Custody Parenting
Separate But Never Apart : My Story As A Non- Custodial Mom
Every mother's situation is different in regards to making the decision to not be the primary guardian of having her child live full- time in her home. I never thought that I would've made the difficult decision as a mother for our son to live with his father, but it was a decision that actually benefited our son immensely while strengthening our relationship.
Good Parent Vs Bad Parent : The Unfair Comparison
Divorce has away of making people choose a side of who's the better parent in the equation.We spend thousands of dollars on attorneys and court fees in custody battles to prove which parent is more fit in being the primary guardian for the child (ren). I've always felt torn in split expectations, judgments,… Continue reading Good Parent Vs Bad Parent : The Unfair Comparison
12 Ways to Co-Parent With Peace
Co-parenting is more common in our society with the growth of blended families. Some parents are able to unite in parenting efforts with no major problems. Many others including myself for a spell found co-parenting challenging at times. High conflict custody battles can be emotionally draining for both parents. Tension between two parents who refuse… Continue reading 12 Ways to Co-Parent With Peace