Is Your Date Worthy of Meeting Your Children?
Dating in the digital age is tough—but for single parents, it comes with a completely different set of stakes. Claudia, a divorced mother of two, recently shared her dating journey on the podcast, offering a refreshingly honest look at what it means to seek connection while keeping your kids’ safety front and center.
One of the most standout moments? Claudia once hired a private investigator to look into someone she was dating. Extreme? Maybe. But she’s unapologetic. “The only reason I did it was because I have kids,” she said. In a world where online dating can feel like a gamble, Claudia’s level of caution is less about mistrust and more about responsibility. She knows the risks—and refuses to take chances when her children’s well-being is in the mix.
Her “COVID divorce” in 2020 marked a major life shift, but even through that transition, she’s remained committed to co-parenting with respect. She’s quick to praise her ex as “an amazing dad,” showing that healthy boundaries and mutual respect are possible even after a relationship ends. For single parents navigating separation, it’s a powerful reminder that your kids can still thrive when love is redefined, not destroyed.
When it comes to dating, Claudia doesn’t just want compatibility—she’s looking for partnership that complements her parenting. She prefers men with older children who can offer perspective and even a bit of parenting wisdom. “I would hope that by having older kids, they'd be like, ‘Listen, Claudia, that's great... but here's how I’d handle it.’” For her, dating isn’t just about romantic chemistry—it’s about learning and growing as a parent, too.
Claudia also keeps her standards high when it comes to everyday behavior. Her biggest dating red flag? Rudeness to service staff. “It shows who they are at their core,” she said. In her eyes, how someone treats others—especially when they don’t have to—is a direct window into their values. And when you're a parent, those values matter double.
For Claudia, dating is a balancing act: staying open to connection while protecting what matters most. Her approach is methodical, intentional, and deeply rooted in her role as a mother. In a culture that often encourages instant gratification and impulsive decisions, Claudia is choosing clarity, caution, and character—and in doing so, modeling exactly the kind of love she wants her kids to grow up believing in.
