Episode 022: Single Parenting

00:46 Single parenting is becoming more common...

• ... but events can feel ostracizing.
• Logistics are hard to navigate.
• There are full-time and half-time single parents.

04:06 It takes a village

• Having a support system. (Friends, neighbors, family members)
• Non-nuclear families / modern family situations.

10:55 Dating as a single parent

• Introducing kids to significant others.
• When is it appropriate?
• When kids do/don't get attached to partners.

21:27 Challenges and eases of single parenting

• Drama: engaging and avoiding.
• Making decisions solo vs with someone else.
• Holding onto resentment/anger/confusion/disappointment towards the other parent.
• Questions from kids as they get older.
• Sometimes you just want to quit!

35:15 Supporting single parents

• Talk to them.
• Don't ask intrusive questions.
• Don't assume single parents live off of child support.
• Just don't assume, period.

39:43 Genius / Fail Moments

• Mandy: Her daughter made sure she had Christmas presents. (#Genius)
• Allison: Her son specifically wants to donate to a hospital on a beach that helps Jewish boys with broken bones that are healing. (#Genius)
• Jess: Took her son's stuffed animal on adventures because he forgot him at home. (#Genius)
• KWu: Her son is trying awesome new foods and less than 50% ends up on the floor! (#Genius)

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Panel

Mandy Moore
KWu
Jess Szmajda
Allison McMillan