#dating #datingadvice #singlemom #mompodcast Girl, the kids are in the conversation whether we like it or not. Dina and I are talking about what dating looks like when you’re a single mom or a single dad, and when you decide you want to take it to the next level. Engaged? Married? What does that look like for your children? And how do you even know when you’re ready? We get honest about what it was like to be married, get divorced, and then start dating with children. For a lot of us, the first few years were survival mode. You’re trying to keep things normal, staying close to home, and figuring out how to have a life without the kids feeling like they lost you. Then the kids start weighing in. One says don’t date anybody. Another says yes, get out of the house. And somehow they’re talking smack about the man’s loafers in the group chat. We laugh about it, but we also talk about why their opinion matters to us, even when we’re grown. If you’ve ever had your kids decide whether a man is worth your time, you already know. Tell us in the comments. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Everybody’s good in the beginning 00:00:22 Mature dating with kids 00:00:34 Taking dating to the next level 00:01:04 Married, divorced, then dating with children 00:01:30 When kids say don’t date anybody 00:02:32 Is it healthy to hold off dating? 00:36:03 The family group chat 00:37:19 Your kids’ opinion matters 00:37:38 My mother never asked what I thought 00:37:48 Do as I say, not as I do 🎙️ Real Talk. Real Life. Real Moms.Welcome to The Pick Up Line Podcast — the unfiltered, unapologetic podcast where single moms Dina and Mauri keep it real about motherhood, personal growth, healing, and second chances. Whether you're in the carpool lane or sipping coffee *or wine* after bedtime, you're not alone — we've got your back. 💬 What to Expect: Every week, we talk about the real stuff — parenting struggles, mom guilt, dating again, mental health, faith, fitness, and learning to show up for yourself even on the hard days. If you're a single mom, a strong woman, or just someone who needs some honest conversation and encouragement, this space is for YOU. New episodes every week — Subscribe and turn on notifications! 🔗 FOLLOW & LISTEN: 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pickupthepod 🎧 Listen on Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jGqwR71GBraeNyF9JFRif?si=xfDMVc9zSDqnqjs-yPfiSw) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickupthepod 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pickupthepod?_t=ZP-8zx5QZ5k7dG&_r=1