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Christine Coppa of Mama's Boy
Monday, May 7, 2012 - 13:57
Mommy Vs. Daddy: What Is Your Child's Preference
by Christine Coppa of Mama's Boy
Mama's Boy
I count myself lucky that JD asks about his dad, but doesn’t cry or beg for him. He cries and begs for me. This is because he doesn’t know his Dad, I don’t bring him up and I provide a loving, safe modern family lifestyle. But this weekend at T-Ball I saw a fellow Mom struggling with a non-cooperating little boy and felt her pain. Read Full Post
Monday, April 2, 2012 - 12:18
The Lucky One: Me!?
by Christine Coppa of Mama's Boy
Mama's Boy
I made friends with a new single mom, *Jane in my building. Her son is 4 and she told me I’m lucky.  Read Full Post
Monday, March 26, 2012 - 10:51
My Kid Always Wants To Know What's Next. And Next And Next...
by Christine Coppa of Mama's Boy
Mama's Boy
I have a child that constantly wants to know what we’re doing and what we’re doing next. I blame myself for providing him with constant love, attention, fun activities and trips as the norm.  Read Full Post
Monday, February 13, 2012 - 17:22
Single Motherhood Meets The Stomach Flu
by Christine Coppa of Mama's Boy
Mama's Boy
“Are you feeling better,” a coworker asked me this morning?

“Um, I’m OK. I kind of have to be better. You know, motherhood,” I said. Smile.  Read Full Post

Monday, February 6, 2012 - 11:35
Picky Eater? Read My Tips
by Christine Coppa of Mama's Boy
Mama's Boy
My friend and her one-year-old son were over on Saturday and she was amazed as she watched JD pop cherry tomatoes into his mouth as a “snack.”  Read Full Post
Friday, January 13, 2012 - 12:04
Top 10 Things JD Is Packing In His Carry-On
by Christine Coppa of Mama's Boy
Mama's Boy
On Monday, JD and I are headed to Disney Aulani. We made a pit-stop at the Disney store this past weekend and JD got a new Cars 2 backpack. So far he’s packing… Read Full Post
Friday, December 23, 2011 - 14:27
Single Mom Taylor Armstrong Gets Through Christmas
by Christine Coppa of Mama's Boy
Mama's Boy
Not to be a downer (I promise this blog will warm your heart!), but I was just reading about Beverly Hills Housewife Taylor Armstrong. Her husband Russell committed suicide in August. Their daughter, Kennedy is just five and this is her first Christmas without her Dad. How is Taylor coping? How does anyone under these circumstances? Sigh. Read Full Post
Monday, December 5, 2011 - 15:12
My Single Mom Gripes
by Christine Coppa of Mama's Boy
Mama's Boy
Here’s the first installment of my list of single mom gripes. I wish I didn’t have a running list in my head, but I do, because I’ve unfortunately experienced the following… Read Full Post
Friday, November 18, 2011 - 15:41
Good Touch, Bad Touch Talk
by Christine Coppa of Mama's Boy
Mama's Boy
I am disgusted over the Penn State sex abuse scandal. This never should have happened. What’s worse is that it did happen and adults failed children. Penn State Assistant Coach, Mike McQueary wrote in an email: “I did stop it, not physically…but made sure it was stopped when I left that locker room… Read Full Post
Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 20:04
Single Mom Confession: It's Not All Peaches 'N Cream
by Christine Coppa of Mama's Boy
Mama's Boy
You know what I love about single motherhood? Hearing that other single moms don’t always think it’s a picnic. Crazy, right? To me it’s kind of reassuring to know that having feelings of panic, doubt, loneliness, exhaustion, resentment—even anger are…normal. If it never rained, the sun wouldn’t seem so bright, ya know? After the jump, read some honest thoughts on single motherhood from some very cool single moms. Read Full Post

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