Today we (Lissi and Joy) discuss different times in our lives when we have had to take the reigns and parent solo-style.  We’ve been through long periods of husbands in graduate programs and work travel that have left us feeling isolated but also resourceful as we’ve found ways to make it bearable and also easier on ourselves.  We give major respect to single moms and military moms who do the solo parenting thing all day every day! Lissi talks about reaching out to other moms to help each other during the long years of dental school, taking advantage of things like Click List, and most importantly: Treat Yo Self! Joy reveals the long periods of travel her husband had to do during some of the busiest baby years of their marriage, how she survived with the help of others, how important it is to say YES to things you want to do (pay the sitter!) and how to balance life when one person is continually coming and going. Takeaway questions include: What tips would you give other moms who are gearing up for a long period of solo-parenting? What have you done to keep from becoming resentful of your partner’s travel? Do you have any tips for dealing with fear or anxiety when you’re alone at night? Do you check every inch of your house like a crazy person ala Joy? Please share with us and all our other listeners as we figure this thing out together! Join in the conversation on instagram @regularcoolmom and comment there. Or join the Facebook Group: Regular Cool Mom and chime in. We have so many questions and hope that you have the answers! Thanks for listening!