This is another in our series of articles about dating and mating for single moms. You can also join the single moms discussion in our MomTalk.com forums.

By Chris Grannis

You have done the groundwork, laid the foundations, and now you and your par ... Continue reading The Bride! The Groom! The Kids? Second-Time-Around

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by Chris Grannis

Introducing your new partner to your children has taken time, effort, and sensitivity. So too does introducing the kids to each other. This introduction and 'getting to know you' stage can be vital in determining future relationships in your blended family. But the most important thing to remember is to relax and have fun. There i ... Continue reading Introducing Your Kids to His Kids

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This is the first in our series of articles about dating and mating for single moms. You can also join the single moms discussion in our MomTalk.com forums.

By Chris Grannis

Being a single parent can sometimes be lonely and it's a healthy sign when you feel re ... Continue reading From Single Mom to Brady Bunch: Introducing the Kids to Your New Love Interest

Tags: blended families, dating, single moms, single parenting,

By Diane C. Shearer, M.A.

Society refers to families that have a "different" structure as "non-traditional," which would imply a set of circumstances that goes against the norm. Yet for the last thirty years or more, the norm has been evolving when you consider that over a million children a year are affected by divorce and nearly half of those will become part of a ble ... Continue reading Non-Traditional Families Can Have Tradition!

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