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Over at CoParenting101. org, we preach the Gospel of Getting Along With Ex and how loving your kid demands it, all the time. But there’s nothing like hearing the Truth straight from the horse’s–or rather, the kid’s–mouth: “Weren’t They BOTH my parents, All of the Time?” This interview, with Carolyn Grona, is th […]

This post over at CoParenting1o1.org reminded me of the following post from 2007 from the LiteraryMama “The Girl is Mine” column archives.. Musical Beds by Deesha Philyaw It’s Friday night which means reading an extra chapter or two of our bedtime story, Redwall, the riveting tale of Martin, an ancient warrior mouse, and the young upstart m […]

In honor of the first TV show I ever watched turning 40, here’s something from the archives that I wrote for “Love Isn’t Enough”: “Sunny Days…and Some Stupid and Sarcastic Ones, Too” And here’s my first crush, John-John from Sesame Street: According to Wiki, John-John went into the military, lives in Texas, and […]

As usual, it’s a multi-tasking fest here in Mamalicious-land. But instead of feeling overwhelmed, I’m feeling good today. It helps that my morning with Mini-Me and BabyGirl was uneventful. They made it to the bus stop (which means I didn’t have to drive!), and they had biscuits for breakfast, which is always [...]

…the debut of Co-Parenting Matters, a live, weekly talk show on BlogTalk Radio! Debut show: Sunday, October 25, 2009 Co-Parenting Matters because kids thrive when parents partner. Join us every Sunday evening @ 9:30 PM EST for a lively discussion of a variety of co-parenting related issues: communication, single parenting, divorce, finances, custody, d […]

Techboo to me, pillow-talking: You think you’re cute, don’t you? Me: No.  You think I’m cute. Okay, I warned y’all about the mush level rising around here as the wedding date approaches. That said, with a divorce each under our belts, Techboo and I are clear-headed that it’s the marriage–not the wedding–that matters […]

Techboo took this picture of me as I crossed the finish line in the Shadyside 5K on Saturday morning. My official time: 38 minutes, 42 seconds.  I accomplished my dual goal of making it in under 40 minutes and not walking at all. I placed behind some babies in jogging strollers and some dogs, but ahead [...]

This time tomorrow, I will have finished my first 5K race. I gotta pause for a minute and let that sink in. *exhale* TechBoo will be there to cheer me on, and possibly the girls (it’s 8 AM; they aren’t making any promises…).  I hope my next pic here will be of me crossing the finish line! Wish me [...]

I guess I kind of understand the whole “Bridezilla” thing.  I remember that my first wedding was all about a million and one little details, and wanting everything to be just-so, and I guess I can see how this could be crazy-making for a bride-to-be…and a nightmare for those who have to deal with the [...]

My friend and fellow mama-writer, Rachel Sarah interviewed me recently for an article on blended families that posted today at MomLogic.  Our situation isn’t typical, but we still aim to work it the best way we can for the kids. You can read the article here. Thanks, Rachel! You can also read about some of our adventures in [...]

Carolyn and son Nolan Around here, we preach the Gospel of Getting Along with Your Ex and why loving your kids demands it,but there’s nothing like hearing the Truth straight from the horse’s–or rather the kid’s–mouth. Tonight at 9:30 PM EST on our Co-Parenting Matters” show Helping Kids Cope, on BlogTalk Radio, we’ll […]

You heard it first on “Co-Parenting Matters”! We’re giving away a copy of Patricia Stallworth’s Minding Your Money: Personal Money Management & Investment Strategies.” Patricia is a sought after advisor, coach, and educator who, for over 16 years, has been assisting people before, during and after the divorce process with managing, dividing, and growing […]

Recently, a reader named Britney commented on what remains the most popular post on the site, describing a situation involving her boyfriend, his kids, and their co-sleeping arrangement.  For those of us who are co-sleepers, full- or part-time, this can become a complex situation as kids get older and/or parents remarry–or, as in Britney’s case, […]

“Whether to vaccinate your children is a major decision, and therefore should be agreed upon by both parents. Speak together with your pediatrician, and consider his or her opinion about the matter. Listen to what your co-parent has to say, and talk over the pros and cons of vaccinating your children. Make every attempt to [...]

Along our co-parenting journey, we have a lot to learn not only from our own children, but also from grown-up children of divorce like Carolyn Grona,  the founder of TheGrownUpChild.ca, a site “for the grown up child of divorce – a practical guide and place to rant.”  In a recent interview with CoParenting101, Carolyn reflected [...]

On last night’s “Co-Parenting Matters” show on BlogTalk Radio, we discussed co-parenting during the holidays–parenting time, coping, and finances. We were joined by Brooke Randolph, licensed mental health counselor and parenting coordinator; and Patricia Stallworth, CFP, CDFA,  president of MindingYourMoney and PS Worth. You can liste […]

We have hit the ground running with our new, live, weekly talk show, “Co-Parenting Matters” on BlogTalk Radio! Thanks to everyone who tuned in, spread the word, and gave us great feedback on our debut show.  We’re already booking guests into 2010 so keep listening for more lively conversation covering a variety of co-parenting issues [...]

With Thanksgiving less than a month away, the holidays are right around the corner.   For many co-parents, this season is one of the most challenging in terms of shared custody, cooperation, and communication.  How well you and your ex communicate and get along–or not–will determine how joyous and peaceful this time of year will be [...]

On behalf of our fabulous co-host Talibah Mbonisi of WeParent.com…and to the folks who minded the homefronts and the details behind the scenes while we were on air; and to all of you who listened in, joined us in chat, and sent sweet Tweets…we THANK YOU for supporting the debut of “Co-Parenting Matters” on BlogTalk [...]

Someone once referred to our friendly co-parenting relationship (which includes our new partners, Sherry and JB) as a “twisted lifestyle”.  Such ignorance makes us want to get t-shirts that say, “We’re not swingers.  We just really love our kids!” For this Sunday’s debut of Co-Parenting Matters, our live talk show, we […]