Tag Archives: kids say the darndest things

I’m Back Again!

Posted on April 19, 2021 by janieleeds

Did you miss me? I know I’ve missed all of you! I’m sorry I’ve not been writing more lately, but it’s been really busy here. Divorced parenting never stops even when the kids are in their early 20’s because they … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce | Tagged breaking up, kids say the darndest things, online dating, parenting college kids, rose-colored glasses | 9 Comments

“Poor Daddy”

Posted on March 10, 2021 by janieleeds

I’m venting. Sorry, but here’s part of the whole sob story from my son about his dad (the ex) from his dad’s visit a few weekends ago. Yup, it finally came out. “Mom, I think he’s changed.” “Really? What makes … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged deadbeat dad, ex-wife of a narcissist, kids say the darndest things, relationship between divorced parents and kids | 14 Comments

Do You Think He Wanted To Marry?

Posted on February 4, 2021 by janieleeds

Car rides were (and still are) my go to opportunity when my kids were younger to just talk about anything and I took advantage of those times when I was carting them to and from school stuff to just catch … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, love | Tagged kids say the darndest things, single mom parenting, Why? | 13 Comments

Adding Some Resilience To College Kids

Posted on April 29, 2020 by janieleeds

I was raised by strict parents who didn’t put up with any nonsense and I learned resilience by being in that atmosphere. At least that’s how I see it now that I’m older and we’ve been in this ongoing quarantine … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50 | Tagged Brady Bunch, kids say the darndest things, parenting college kids, quarantine, single mom, Snickers, stress | 9 Comments

Listen To Your Kids

Posted on March 6, 2019 by janieleeds

I’ve been known to go off on a tangent talking with my kids – sometimes it might have even been lecturing in hopes that I could ward off any hard lessons they could encounter by being a proactive parent. But … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, love | Tagged how to be a good parent, importance of listening, kids say the darndest things, learning the hard way, life lessons, parenting advice, safe space, sharing experiences, single parent | 14 Comments

Conversations With Myself

Posted on January 10, 2018 by janieleeds

Do you ever stop and listen to the thoughts you have all day long? Are you ever aware of the conversations you have with yourself or better said, yourselves? Because yesterday was a tremendously hard day for me and my … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, addiction, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, women 50 | Tagged cold turkey, compassion, excuses, failure, gratitude for kindness, healthy choices, kids say the darndest things, looking for advice, nicotine, quitting smoking, starting over, talking to myself, thoughts, vape | 21 Comments

Momma Bear

Posted on November 13, 2017 by janieleeds

My kids call me Mom, Mother, Momma or Mama sometimes, especially my older one. Mom is the everyday way. Mother is when they are aggravated by me. Momma is used when they need that extra loving TLC. That’s the word … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50, love | Tagged bear photo, kids say the darndest things, Mama, mom, Momma, Mother, nicknames, parenting, relationship between divorced parents and kids, single parent | Leave a comment

Helping Your Kid Deal With The New Woman In Your Ex’s Life

Posted on September 30, 2017 by janieleeds

I was having a conversation with one of my kids yesterday when he blithely referred to his divorced father’s girlfriend as the Bitch. I was shocked by the word (although he’s of the age when he can curse) and I … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce | Tagged bitch, dad has a new girlfriend, helping kids to heal, kids say the darndest things, parenting divorce, reality | 10 Comments