Big Kid
If You’re Shallow And You Know It, Clap Your Hands!
I’ve never been the kind of parent to go for the flashy or extravagant gift for my kids, except I finally did, and it feels fantastic.
Relationships
Single Mom: Where Is The Love?
How do you know when you’re in love with someone? Kristen Chase ponders what that means after years of failed relationships and marriages.
Relationships
There’s No Place Like Far From Home For The Holidays
Surviving divorce with kids can be a daily challenge, but when the holidays roll around, it’s a whole other ball of emotional wax.
Relationships
On Being Sad
Is sadness a bad thing? Kristen Chase talks about letting feelings out to let them go, with the hopes that they’ll find peace and that she will too.
Relationships
Stories Don’t Mean Anything If You’ve Got No One To Tell Them To
Is blogging all truth, or is there fiction in the retelling of our stories? Kristen Chase talks about her ex’s reaction to her column.
Relationships
On Motherhood and Marriage Regret
Kristen Chase talks about motherhood and marriage regret, and how giving ourselves permission to step outside the box might be the key to personal happiness.
Parenting
How To Tell Kids You’re Getting a Divorce
A reader asked how to tell her kids about the divorce. Single Mom Kristen Chase shares her 5 tips on how to have that difficult conversation.
Parenting
Single Mom: What About Staying Together for the Kids?
Single Mom of four Kristen Chase answers a reader question about making the decision to stay in an unhappy marriage for the sake of the kids.
Your Life
Single Mom: Honesty is the Best Policy
Staying in a bad marriage can make you a liar to your friends, your children, and yourself. Here’s how single mom Kristen Chase started telling the truth.
Your Life
Single Mom: Anything is Possible
As much as single moms might not want to admit it, there’s a fear of being alone. Kristen Chase shares her own worries about finding love again.
Parenting
Single Mom: The Kids Will Be Alright
What happens when being the single mom to your four kids is exhausting?
Uncategorized
Hitting the Reset Button
Single parent or not, we all need to allow ourselves a break and a chance to reboot and reset for the sake of our kids. Hold the guilt.
Relationships
Toxic Family Ties
A new mom is in the middle of a War of the Roses in her family and needs advice on how to not let it affect her life and family relationships.
Parenting
Nobody Said It Was Easy
Changing and managing your expectations about the divorce process can help make you a better advocate for yourself and your kids.
Toddler
Helping a Toddler Cope With Divorce
If you’re worried about the impact your divorce is having on your toddler, read on for advice on how to smooth the transition of this difficult life event.