Parents Dating

Single Parent Families – Some Interesting Statistics

Admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:48:33 +0000

When I was growing up, it was rare that you heard of single parent families. In fact, I only remember one person whose parents were divorced when we were growing up. Most of the children I knew had both parents unless one parent had died suddenly. Things have changed a lot since then. I have [...]

Safety Tips for Single Parents Dating Online

Admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:16:17 +0000

Perhaps you have considered dating online, but are concerned as this is something that you have never done before. Let me remind you that with any kind of dating, whether it is online or not, there are always precautions that you should take. Sure, there’s bound to be some sketchy people online, but sketchy people [...]

How to Meet Single Parents Like You

Admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:12:50 +0000

Whatever the reason for being a single parent, if you are ready to begin to meet single parents like yourself, you may be wondering where exactly to do this. Your intention may be to meet someone of the opposite gender that you can date or simply just to meet other single parents (male or female) [...]

Why Can Children Behavior Problems Develop When Parents Date?

Admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:50:49 +0000

Perhaps you have noticed that your children are having more behavioral issues since you started dating or you have not started dating again because you are concerned that children behavior problems will emerge. In what follows, I will provide you with some ideas of what can cause this, so that you can either get help [...]

Single Parents – How to Raise a Psychologically-Well Child

Admin — Sat, 05 May 2012 15:06:13 +0000

My sister-in-law came from a single parent family, and she and her brother are two of the best-adjusted, kind people that I have ever met. Their parents divorced when they were around the ages of 7 and 12. Single parents can raise children that grow up to be happy and productive individuals of society, and [...]

Quiet Romantic Date Ideas

Admin — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:03:41 +0000

In upcoming posts, I will be providing you with different ideas of romantic and fun things to do on a date. Today, I want to provide you with some quiet romantic date ideas that will allow you and your date to spend some alone time and get to know one another on a more personal [...]

Things to Consider About Dating with Kids As a Widow

Admin — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:35:16 +0000

If you become widowed, it is a huge loss to lose your partner in life. It is especially difficult if you have now become a single parent. Now all the day-to-day tasks of raising the children are left up to you, and you have no one to bounce ideas off of. The ages and stages [...]

Single Parents Mingle by Double Dating with Other Parents

Admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:08:14 +0000

Double dating can be a great way for two single parents to have fun with other parents who are also single and dating or married. Double dating can provide safety in numbers as well, especially when you are just starting to get to know someone. As well, if one or both of you are nervous [...]

How to Create Your Profile on Dating Sites

Admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:05:15 +0000

Online dating has become a popular way to meet other people. It is extremely beneficial for parents dating, who want to save time and meet a lot of people without having to leave the house to meet those people. So, if you will be doing online dating, you need to present yourself in the best [...]

Dating Advice for a Divorced Mother or Divorced Father

Admin — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:14:03 +0000

After a divorce, there comes a time when you may want to begin dating again. Some good dating advice follows. Whether you are a divorced mother or a divorced father, you will find this information useful as you get back into the dating arena of life. Think about why you have decided to date again [...]

Single Parent Dating – But I just don’t have time for dating!

Admin — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 02:22:57 +0000

As a lone parent, single parent dating can seem like just another thing to have to fit into your already-busy schedule. Dating is by no means necessary. Do not date if you feel like it is not the right time for you. However, when you are ready, consider these ideas when it comes to dating [...]

Dating Ideas That Include Your Older Children

Admin — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:15:18 +0000

I want to emphasize that it is important that you only introduce your children to the person you are dating, and include your children in your dating once it is certain that your relationship is strong and appears long-term. Including your children in dates with someone you see a future with is important, because it [...]

A Few Things to Think about When Dating With Children as a Widow

Admin — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:09:46 +0000

When dating with children as a widow, there are some things that you want to think about. This will make it easier for both you and your children as you transition into this stage. There is another great post on this topic that you may want to read as well. You can read it here. [...]

Parent Dating Sites – A great way to meet new people after the kids go to bed

Admin — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 20:56:10 +0000

Parent dating sites are fast becoming a popular way to meet other single parents online. Dating online has the advantage of you not having to leave your home to meet other people. That way once you have the kids tucked into bed, you can still find time to meet people that evening. Compared to meeting [...]

Single Parent Support Groups – Why consider one?

Admin — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:17:39 +0000

Sometimes when people hear the term “single parent support groups,” they may want to shy away thinking that a bunch of the parents who attend these groups may just be for people not coping well. Hey, you might even envision a group of parents that get together to dwell on the past and to share [...]

Tips for Surviving Long-Distance Love

Admin — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:03:10 +0000

As I’ve previously mentioned in another post about long-distance relationships, when you’re a parent, it isn’t easy to pick up and move across the country for the sake of love. There are many parents who are in this situation, and must lead long-distance relationships for several months to even years in order to meet the [...]

Single Fathers Play an Important Role In their Children’s Lives

Admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:18:51 +0000

There are all types of single fathers – single fathers who have sole custody, shared custody, no custody, widowed, never-married, absent, and well…. you get the picture. No matter what “category” you fit in, do not underestimate the importance of your role in the life of your children. Studies have indicated that children who grow [...]

Single Parents Meet Others by Speed Dating

Admin — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:36:50 +0000

In a lot of posts, I have often mentioned single parents dating other single parents. Of course, it is not necessary that you find another single parent to date. There is a very good chance that you will find a very caring single person who does not have children. A great place to meet a [...]

Single Parents Dating Tips for Success

Admin — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:08:34 +0000

There are a variety of reasons why someone can be a single parent. Sometimes, it may be by choice, by necessity (such as in the case of an abusive relationship), by your previous partner’s choice, or due to the untimely loss of your beloved spouse. Whatever the case is, you have found yourself in the [...]

Single Parenting – Raising an Emotionally-Strong Child

Admin — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:54:30 +0000

You will be glad to know that even if you are single parenting, that you can raise an emotionally-strong child. A lot of this has to do with how you handle events in your life and how you teach your children to handle them. Remember that children learn more from what they hear and see [...]

Parents Dating – Is it a good thing?

Admin — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 06:50:55 +0000

I used to listen to Dr. Laura on her radio talk show, and she was very adamant that parents should not be dating. This was at a time when I was newly married, and had no children of my own. So at that time, I never questioned this advice. It seemed to make sense that [...]

Single Parent Dating Sites Allow You to Date After the Kids Go to Bed

Admin — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:25:25 +0000

The internet has been so great for so many things. One of those great things is being able to connect with people online, particularly at single parent dating sites. A friend of mine got tired of meeting guys in bars, and started dating online. At first she was embarrassed to admit this to me, but [...]

Safety Tips for Online Dating for Single Parents

Admin — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 04:47:04 +0000

If you have not read the first part of the post, I encourage you to go back and read it here. This is a continuation of what I had started to discuss about online safety tips for dating for single parents. As mentioned before, online dating is a newer way of meeting new people, and [...]

Tips for Dating a Divorced Father

Admin — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 03:58:16 +0000

Whether you are a single parent yourself or you are just single but have met a divorced father, there are some things to keep in mind to make the dating go more smoothly. Here are some tips for dating a divorced father: Be prepared to be flexible – The children’s schedules will take priority, and [...]

Dating Single Mothers & How it Differs from Dating Single Women

Admin — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:15:56 +0000

If you are a man (with or without children), you will find out that dating single mothers is different from dating single women without children. However, if you are a patient and flexible man, you will find that it need not be a deterrent. If you are prepared for what the differences are, you will [...]