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A Single Mom’s Perspective on Valentine’s Day and Dating After Divorce
I’m not going to sugarcoat it. Being single on Valentine’s Day can really suck. It can be really, really tough, especially if it is on the heels of a divorce. Here you are, nursing a broken heart, and everywhere you…
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Helicopter Co-Parenting
You have to honestly ask yourself, “Am I second-guessing every decision that my parenting partner makes?“ Want a surefire way to drive your parenting partner absolutely crazy and ensure unnecessarydrama between the two of you? Become a helicopter co-parent. While helicopter parents areoverly involved and micromanage every aspect of their children’s lives often to their detriment,the co-parenting version is even…
A Single Mom’s Perspective on Valentine’s Day and Dating After Divorce
I’m not going to sugarcoat it. Being single on Valentine’s Day can really suck. It can be really, really tough, especially if it is on the heels of a divorce. Here you are, nursing a broken heart, and everywhere you look, you are being reminded of what you lost and feared you might never have again. Dealing with these feelings…
Ringing in the New Year with Reflection & Intentional Living
Is it really here? Has 360-something days already passed us by? I feel like I was just feeling the California coast summer sun on my face. I guess it’s true: the days are long, but the years are short. I’ve always said: “If you are the same person on this date next year as you are today,then you have wasted…

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