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Mar 8, 2023 · Mar 8, 2023. Single mom Kristin Batykefer went viral when she posted a TikTok about living in a mommune. She needed to take a sick day, but as any parent knows, an OOO isn't really possible when ...
- What Is A 'Mommune' Actually like?
- 'There Can Be Problems'
- 'Mommunes' Are Not platonic Life Partnerships
- 'You Shouldn't Just Move In'
While the name "mommune" might be new, the practice is far from it. "The saying 'it takes a village' is a very, very old saying and has been in operation for long periods of time throughout history in different sorts of ways," says Dr. Gail Saltz, clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the New York Presbyterian Hospital. Bonnie Harris, paren...
Saltz thinks "mommunes" make a lot of sense, particularly financially for single mothersso they don't have to work extra jobs, can have backup when their child is sick and also give their kids sibling-like companions. Otherwise, stressed-out parents could lead to stressed-out kids. Still, "as in any family, no matter how many people are living toge...
"Mommunes" and platonic life partnershipsare not the same thing. Best friends may choose to live as platonic life partners because they share the same values and feel they could commit to a nonromantic, nonsexual life together. Think of a "mommune" as more like living with a slightly more involved roommate who can help back you up with child care a...
Parenting with someone else is like dating– compromises and deal-breakers pop up. This becomes thornier the more people involved. "You shouldn't just move in," Saltz says. "You should really figure out and ask a lot of questions of each other and listen." This way you avoid potential toxicity. Benefits of these situations also include sharing toys ...
May 12, 2023 · Herrin Hopper, second from left, and Holly Harper, center, are single mothers. They bought a home outside of Washington, D.C., together in 2020 and created a mommune with two other women. Leigh ...
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"A 'mommune' could provide the support needed for single moms to pursue career opportunities without sacrificing their family's well-being," she explains. For Kimber, who recently lost her ...
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Jan 11, 2023 · January 11, 2023, 7:48 am. When Kristin Batykefer brought up the idea of living in a "mommune" to her best friend Tessa Gilder, Gilder said it felt like a scary proposition. The two moms have been close friends for years and have been through some of life's biggest moments together -- living together as college roommates over a decade ago and ...
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Feb 3, 2024 · Feb 3, 2024, 3:43 AM PST. Samantha Salem, 37, and Jess Rodenburg, 38, have formed a Kansas City 'mommume' with their six kids. Courtesy of Samantha Salem. Samantha Salem, a 37-year-old single mom ...
Sep 10, 2019 · A mommune was the perfect, supportive arrangement for Janet Hoggarth, who also shared her home in London with another single mum. After her divorce in 2009, Hoggarth found herself raising three ...
