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Get Along With My Ex? Are You !@#$-ing Kidding Me?

Honoree Corder | Posted 05.21.2013 | Divorce
Honoree Corder

With some hard work and a few key action steps, I can now see my ex's name pop up on my caller ID and not have a pit in my stomach. Is it perfect? No. Do I feel like we're in a good place? Yes. I only got there because I decided to get there.

Single Mom, Superhero

Wendy Fontaine | Posted 05.20.2013 | Parents
Wendy Fontaine

Over the years, I've clung to this label of "single mother." It has been my cape, my shield, the way I defend myself against anything or anyone who might hurt me.

5 Reasons Your Divorce Is a Blessing in Disguise

Honoree Corder | Posted 05.20.2013 | Divorce
Honoree Corder

What I've realized, in retrospect, is that divorce (as with any challenging situation) actually contains within it many blessings. A decade later I am full of gratitude for my divorce, the opportunities that have crossed my path, and who I've become.

Who My Mother Was When She Wasn't My Mom

Monica Bielanko | Posted 05.20.2013 | Women
Monica Bielanko

Moms have a way of settling their features into Mom Face when their children are around. But have you ever glimpsed your mom when she didn't know you were watching? The mask of motherhood slips away revealing the raw expression of the woman she was before you came along.

5 Ways for Single Moms to Have a Hot Summer Romance

Kerri Zane | Posted 05.16.2013 | Divorce
Kerri Zane

Spring is the time for blooms and blossoms but summer is the full on sexy season: Bare sun-kissed shoulders, days that last forever, cool night breezes and the lilt of your favorite music wafting out the open kitchen window.

Study Reveals Why Some Teen Girls Are Depressed

Posted 05.15.2013 | Divorce

New research out of the UK's University of Bristol indicates that girls whose fathers were absent during their early childhood are more likely to beco...

WATCH: How Moms Inadvertently Sabotage Their Sons

OWN | Posted 05.15.2013 | OWN

Single moms raising sons are in the unique position of trying to be both mother and father to their boys. This is certainly the case for Tara, a singl...

The Benefits of Dating Single Dads

Emma Johnson | Posted 05.14.2013 | Divorce
Emma Johnson

There is a warmth and wholeness to single dads that men without children rarely possess. Another perk: You know what you're getting. A man's parenting profile is about as transparent of a resume as you'll find.

The Importance of Mothering on Your Day Off

Stacia L. Brown | Posted 05.12.2013 | Black Voices
Stacia L. Brown

I haven't long been a mother, but what I learned about Mother's Day in the 29 years I spent being a daughter and granddaughter is that it isn't just a holiday meant for receiving honor. It's a unique opportunity to offer others much-needed care.

WATCH: Iyanla's No. 1 Piece Of Advice To Single Mothers

OWN | Posted 05.13.2013 | OWN

As a single mother herself, Iyanla Vanzant understands the struggles that come with being an only parent. From her personal account of raising a fathe...

Co-Parenting Pettiness: Are You Guilty of it?

Jackie Pilossoph | Posted 05.10.2013 | Divorce
Jackie Pilossoph

You can't control the pettiness of your ex. Who you can control is you. You can decide you aren't going to be petty anymore. That's all you have to do. Just say you're not going to be petty anymore and that's it. Just say it and you'll feel better.

WATCH: The Major Mistake Single Moms Make When Dealing With An Ex

OWN | Posted 05.10.2013 | OWN

In addition to the daily challenges that come with being an only parent, single moms have the added responsibility of working through an often-complic...

The Perfect Mother's Day Gift For A Single Mom

Posted 05.08.2013 | Divorce

Stumped on what to get the woman who does it all -- a.k.a. a single mom -- this Mother's Day? Good news: HuffPost Divorce readers have you covered...

Single Mom Care Package

Honoree Corder | Posted 05.08.2013 | Divorce
Honoree Corder

If you've ever been through a divorce or bad breakup involving kids, you're way ahead in this situation, but if not, and you're like most people, you won't have the first clue what to say ("I'm sorry?" "Congratulations?").

3 Things To Never Say To A Fatherless Son

OWN | Posted 05.06.2013 | OWN

By Wes Moore The author of The Other Wes Moore wants to call attention not to the things we should say to a young boy, but to the comments we shoul...

Who's Really Raising All Those Young Single Moms' Babies?

Ann Brenoff | Posted 05.01.2013 | Fifty
Ann Brenoff

Increasingly more unmarried 20-somethings are having babies, the U.S. Census Bureau tells us. What the U.S. Census Bureau doesn't tell us is who is supporting and raising those kids. Here's one not-so-crazy thought: A lot of midlifers are getting pressed into service to help raise their grandchildren.

The Best Metaphor For Single Parenting

Kerri Zane | Posted 04.24.2013 | Divorce
Kerri Zane

No one ever said that being a single mom was easy.

'I Lived A Double Life'

Joelle Fraser | Posted 04.19.2013 | Divorce
Joelle Fraser

What I've learned is to focus on what's in front of you: love for your child, balance of work and play, and a fierce pursuit of that which gives you peace of mind. If you insist on these things, and your lover agrees, then you can make your way forward together.

What Single Moms Need To Know When Dating Again

Kerri Zane | Posted 04.06.2013 | Divorce
Kerri Zane

Many children will never fully get used to the idea of their parents dating.

How Your Ex Really Feels About You

Emma Johnson | Posted 04.07.2013 | Divorce
Emma Johnson

Ladies, here's how your ex feels about you.

The 30 Best Things About Being A Single Parent

Posted 03.21.2013 | Divorce

Happy National Single Parent Day! Did you even know it was a holiday? In 1984, President Ronald Reagan officially designated March 21 as the day t...

Why I’m Thankful For My Ex

Annette Powers | Posted 05.18.2013 | Divorce
Annette Powers

I have a true partner in my ex-husband, who is a devoted and loving father.

Why Women Feel Sexier After Divorce

Emma Johnson | Posted 04.30.2013 | Divorce
Emma Johnson

There is something amazing and magical that happens when women divorce. They get beautiful.

5 Ways To Be A Full-Time Parent Post-Divorce

Marie Hartwell-Walker, Ed.D. | Posted 04.08.2013 | Divorce
Marie Hartwell-Walker, Ed.D.

"Visiting". It's a word that many parents and professionals have come to hate.

Single Mothers Aren't the Problem Today, Absent Fathers Are

Cara Lemieux | Posted 03.31.2013 | Parents
Cara Lemieux

Oh wait -- did we all forget how most moms (referenced in these articles) become single moms? Right, at one point there was a man... and then there wasn't. But for some reason (which infuriates me), the headlines don't typically frame the story that way.