Tag Archives: single parent

Sleep Evades Me And Other Silly Nuisances

Posted on May 15, 2022 by janieleeds

I’m sleeping a lot, but I’m also getting up in the middle of the night. Well, not getting up, as in out of bed, but being awake and then I can’t get back to sleep. I toss and turn. I … Continue reading →

Posted in #womenofacertainage, health, heart | Tagged divorced mom, ex-wife of a narcissist, mindset, single parent, surgery | 14 Comments

Are You Having A Cranky Monday Too?

Posted on March 28, 2022 by janieleeds

I’ve rewritten this post a few times already, but I’m just going to hit send when this is done. I’m cranky today. Have you ever just felt cranky and want to enjoy it? LOL I know that probably sounds silly, … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, Uncategorized | Tagged deadbeat dad, ex-wife of a narcissist, financial problems, kids and anxiety, puppy, single parent | 17 Comments

Your Presence Is The Present You Give Your Kids

Posted on October 5, 2021 by janieleeds

Parenting 101 especially after divorce most important tip: Be present with your kids. Listen. Take the time and stop what you’re doing so that they feel like you’re listening to them, you’re hearing what they’re telling you and they feel … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, love | Tagged college kids, love, parenting advice, relationships, single parent | 11 Comments

Laying The Foundation After Divorce

Posted on November 10, 2020 by janieleeds

When my kids’ dad declared six years ago that he ‘didn’t want to do this anymore’ I was devastated. I spent a lot of time mourning his abrupt departure from the family and when he left the home, three months … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce | Tagged family bonding, kids and divorce, mom parenting boys, parenting kids through the next chapter after divorce, single parent, unconditional love | 6 Comments

Gad Zooks

Posted on July 9, 2020 by janieleeds

Are you familiar with the word? Definition – Gad zooks: an exclamation of surprise or annoyance I don’t know how/why it popped into my head this morning, so I decided to write my post based on it. And actually it fits … Continue reading →

Posted in love | Tagged old sayings, parenting college kids, quarantine, single parent, sleepovers | 10 Comments

General Parenting Single Style

Posted on May 22, 2020 by janieleeds

I grew up with a strict tyrannical father. “My way or the highway,” was his motto and we felt we had no other choice, but to abide by his rules. I didn’t want my kids to have that same militant … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged Coronavirus, family bonds, parenting college kids, raising young men, single parent | 20 Comments

How Are You and Your Kids Doing With The Quarantine?

Posted on May 16, 2020 by janieleeds

Have you ever wondered what your kids will say about their experience through this quarantine? What will be their story? How will you as a parent fit into it? Do you ever think about it? Because at some point, life … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged Coronavirus, kids and divorce, single parent, walking on eggshells | 19 Comments