Paradise in…Pittsburgh? Most of us have an idea of the kind of place we’d run away to if we could…
Category: Holidays
To Mom, from Santa: Christmas as a single parent
2:14 in the morning. The neighbor’s snowflake projector is shining right on my face through the bedroom window. And I’ve…
Should Single Moms Have to Parent on Mother’s Day?
Okay, so I don’t really remember my first mother’s day. My baby was 11 months old and for whatever reason,…
Just say no
I was recently at a wedding reception with a couple of friends who I’ll call Amy and Kate. They both…
I got blamed for “ruining Christmas”
This article is sponsored by Care.com, who believes that all parents need backup. Sharing custody of the kids? Have a…
Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Men (Yes, even your ex.)
Growing up, we were taught, per Karen in Babysitters Club Little Sister books, that having divorced parents was really cool.…
Guest blog: How does Santa manage kids with two houses?
Today, Divorcist is hosting a special guest contributor, Santa Claus, who reassures a young man adjusting to a big change.…
Merry Christmas from the Frog
This is from a friend of Divorcist who, because we’re in the holiday spirit, we’ll call “Cindy Lou Who.” She…
“I wish I had advocated for myself”
Handling the holidays when family expects your ex Your family loved your ex. Spent holidays together. Fond memories. Funny stories. …
Co-Parenting on Thanksgiving
This is it. This is the big show. From here on out can make or break a co-parenting schedule. We…