Parents Dating

Why Can Children Behavior Problems Develop When Parents Date?

Admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:46:11 +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 [...]

Safety Tips for Single Parents Dating Online

Admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:52:37 +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 [...]

What is Parents Without Partners?

Admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:15:05 +0000

You may or may not have heard about “Parents Without Partners” before. It is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to parents who are single because of divorce, separation, widowed, or never married. Males or females can join Parents without Partners and they can be the custodial or non-custodial parents. There is a small annual [...]

Children & Self Esteem – Tips When Parents Date

Admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:58:20 +0000

If you are a parent who is dating, your children’s eyes will be on you. They will watch what you do, and learn to behave as you do. This pertains to every aspect of life, but is particularly important to pay attention to if you are a dating parent. Children & self esteem is an [...]

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

Admin — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:08:38 +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. [...]

Single Parent Support Groups – Why consider one?

Admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:49:13 +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 [...]

How to Create Your Profile on Dating Sites

Admin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:54:33 +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 [...]

Single Parents Meet Others by Speed Dating

Admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:43:54 +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 [...]

Quiet Romantic Date Ideas

Admin — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:19:34 +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 [...]

Single Parents Mingle by Double Dating with Other Parents

Admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:39:55 +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 [...]

Single Parents – How to Raise a Psychologically-Well Child

Admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:11:04 +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 [...]

Dating for Parents Who Are Divorced

Admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:59:35 +0000

Before you begin dating after a divorce, there are some things you really need to consider first. It can make things go much more smoothly and be much more enjoyable for you, your children, and the person/people you date. Dating for parents who are divorced is a bit of a different ball game from previous [...]

Single Parent Meet Other Single Parents Ready to Date

Admin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:24:47 +0000

If you are a single parent looking to meet other single parents who also want to date, here are some ideas of where and how to meet others: You must put yourself out there where other parents are. Where do other parents frequent? Depending on the age of your children, you may find single parent [...]

Parents Dating – Is it a good thing?

Admin — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:00:27 +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 [...]

Dating Advice for a Divorced Mother or Divorced Father

Admin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:06:23 +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 Statistics

Admin — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 08:57:11 +0000

If you are curious to know what the single parent statistics are, here are a few from 2008 in the United States: In 1970, there were 5% of single-parent households. In 2008, there were 9% of single parent-households. This corresponds to twelve million single-parents homes in 2008. Ten million of these are headed by single [...]

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

Admin — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:43:02 +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 Dating Tips for Success

Admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:47:42 +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 — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:49:45 +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 [...]

Parent Dating – How to Introduce Someone to Your Children

Admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:09:14 +0000

The day will come when you are ready to introduce someone you have been dating to your children. Here are some tips on parent dating and how to make the introductions go as smoothly as possible for all: This may go without saying, but I’m going to say it anyway. Do NOT introduce your children [...]

Tips for Dating After Divorce

Admin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:30:25 +0000

Dating after divorce can bring up an assortment of emotions. You may have thought that when you got married, that you would never have to date again. However, now that that marriage has ended, you are likely feeling very anxious to be back in the dating scene. You may be wondering where you will meet [...]

Tips for Dating a Divorced Father

Admin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:15:13 +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 [...]

Tips for Dating Single Parent Moms or Dads

Admin — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:33:41 +0000

A lot of my other posts have focused on two parents dating one another, so I thought that I would change the pace a bit.This topic is written mainly for people who are not parents but find themselves dating single parent moms or dads, although many of the ideas can be applied to any kind [...]

Single Parent Families – Some Interesting Statistics

Admin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:05:03 +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 [...]

Divorced Dating – Principles of Success for You and Your Children

Admin — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:55:25 +0000

Dating after a divorce is hard enough. It can become even more complex when you are a parent and so what you do, affects your children. Here are some ideas on how to make divorced dating a better experience for all: The person you have gone out on a date with may also be divorced [...]