single mom — One rule: know that you can't fill the father role.

5 Lessons Every Single Mother Should Learn

An expert and single mother shares what she's learned in raising her two boys alone.

Whether you're a single mother because of divorce, death or an absentee father, here are five tips you should know!

I’m Having A Baby. Now Go Back to Your Wife

I wish it was like the song, "You're Having My Baby", and I knew the father but its Sperm Bank time

Divorced men with children are in the “do not touch” category of dating. I wish I read Jonathon Ashlay's in-depth article on the dangers of dating divorced men before I said yes to a date with one. Sure it sounds limiting but divorced single parents should just stick with each other. They are in the same boat and are dealing with the same complexities inherent in their situation. I came to that conclusion in 2008 when my engagement ended.

A mom and her child — Raising a child isn't easy, especially on your own!

Single Parent Or Solo Parent: Which One Are You?

Which type of partner-less parent are you? Single or solo?

In my opinion, there are two basic types of partner-less parents: single parents and solo parents. I've been both, and I can tell you that there are good things and bad things about each situation.

Is It Considered Cheap To Use A Coupon On A Date?

"In this economy",almost everyone is saving money.Is it a faux pas to use a coupon on a date?

Dating can be expensive. First, you invest time to find someone to ask out. Then, once you have a date, you may spend money on your appearance - a new hair cut, eyebrow wax, manicure, pedicure or a new outfit. If you are a single parent, factor in the cost of a babysitter and snack food for the kids. It's very possible you may have spent a couple hundred dollars before you've even gone on your date.

single mom and daughter with bubbles — Are you a single mom?

5 Kid-Friendly 'Date Night' Ideas For Single Parents

If you can't afford "me" time, spend some "we" time instead.

One of the best ways to blow off steam is to do something childish or silly. It is an escape from reality and it brings a new perspective to our stress-shrouded days.

Can A Single Gay Father Find Love?

Plus, five tips on bridging the gap between a potential partner and the children.

There are plenty of gay men out there who are open to the idea of getting to know you and your child. It all depends on how you approach and introduce the children into the relationship.

Single Moms Staying HOT, With Or Without A Man...

Men are naturally drawn to sensual, feminine women. Single moms, be that girl while doing "it all" !

OK, so you didn't plan to be a single mom, but well....here you are, trying to juggle parenting, bills, piles of work and a personal life which will ideally include a fantastic new romantic relationship. You want to attract a great man into your life, and you're wondering how to find the time to even try to make that happen. Secrets from Cupid's Coach http://cupidscoach.com/NewRegister.aspx here...

mother daughter — Happy Mother's Day! Match.com decided to investigate the dating lives of single moms.

4 Surprising Facts About Single Mothers

Did you know that 45% of Match.com members have kids? The site conducted a study on single mothers.

Where is all of the love for the single moms of the world? (We're looking right at you, Rick Santorum.) Luckily, Match.com has a ton of respect for the single ladies of the world, including those who have birthed a child or two. To celebrate Mother's Day, Match took a look at the profiles of its single-mom users.

Dating Tips For Single Parents [EXPERT] — When children are involved, dating can be complicated!

Love Advice For Single Parents & Those Who Date Them

Don't let children stop you from making the most of the dating pool!

Once you reach a certain age, as a single person you may have children of your own, or you may not have children, but you are dating people who do. This definitely makes dating more challenging and possibly very rewarding at the same time. Let's look at dating from each perspective.

How To Handle The Holidays As A Single Mom

How to celebrate with the kids and put a smile on all of your faces.

This year will be the first time you're celebrating the holidays with the kids... alone. How are you going to handle all of the responsibility without your children seeing you break a sweat (or shed a tear)? Being A Single Parent Has Made Me A Better (Future) Husband In this video, Therapist and YourTango Expert, Elisabeth LaMotte offers her tips for keeping the family spirit alive. Learn why keeping old (and starting new) traditions will have you and the kids feeling merry and bright through the New Year.

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Single Parents & Dating

Read this article to find out how to manage dating relationships when children are involved

This guest article from Psych Central was written by Laura Smith, Ph.D. Almost a third of children are being brought up by single parents. Lots of those parents date. Concerned single parents worry about how to manage relationships when children are involved. Common questions include: When do I introduce my child to someone I am dating? How do I manage an intimate relationship when I have children?

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