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Single Parenting
Divorce statistics are at an all time high, which means that there are more single moms and dads now than ever before. Raising a family if you are the only parent can offer many obstacles. If you are looking for advice from someone who has been in the same boat as you, our expert offers great ways to handle single parenthood. To learn more about single parenting you can watch this interview now.

Questions Answered by our Experts

Jodi Seidler
Jodi Seidler-Founder, Single Parent Network
Meet the Expert 
Single Parenting During The Holidays 
  1. Jodi Seidler
  2. What if my children are with their other parent for the holidays? 
  3. How can a single parent make a holiday fun for a child? 
  4. What if I can't afford to give my child a great holiday? 
  5. How do I share my child's birthday with my ex? 
Single Parenting And The Ex's New Spouse 
  1. Jodi Seidler
  2. Should I allow my child to call my ex's new spouse mom or dad? 
  3. What if I'm jealous of my ex's new spouse? 
  4. What if my ex's new spouse spoils my child? 
  5. What if my ex's new spouse talks badly about me? 
  6. What if my ex's new spouse mistreats my child? 
  7. How should I handle custody arrangements if my ex remarries? 
Single Parenting And Visitation 
  1. Jodi Seidler
  2. How do I plan my children's visit to see their other parent? 
  3. How do I make my children's 'hand-off' to their other parent less stressful? 
  4. What if my children ask to visit their other parent? 
  5. What if I don't want my children to visit their other parent? 
  6. What if the other parent refuses to let me see my child? 
  7. How do I control my jealousy when my children visit their other parent? 
  8. What if my child's other parent is negligent or irresponsible? 
  9. How do I make the most of my child's weekend visits? 
  10. How can I get my children's other parent to see them more often? 
  11. Why do my children seem angry after spending time with their other parent? 
  12. What if my children want to come home during a visit to their other parent? 
Single Parenting And Dating 
  1. Jodi Seidler
  2. What are some dating tips for single parents? 
  3. Where can I find a date if I'm a single parent? 
  4. What's a good tip for dating another single parent? 
  5. Will my child become angry if I start dating? 
  6. What should I tell my child about my dating? 
  7. When should I introduce a date to my child? 
  8. If I'm a single parent, should I allow dates to sleep over? 
  9. Should I allow a new partner to move in with my familiy? 
  10. What are some tips for dating after divorce? 
Single Parenting And Gender 
  1. Jodi Seidler
  2. Should children be raised by a parent of the same gender? 
  3. What are some tips for a single mom raising a son? 
  4. What are some tips for a single dad raising a daughter? 
  5. How should a single mom talk about sex and puberty with her son? 
  6. How should a single dad talk about sex and puberty with his daughter? 
  7. How can a single parent find a same sex role model for a child? 
Single Parent Resources 
  1. Jodi Seidler
  2. Where can I find resources for single parents? 
  3. What is a 'single parent support group'? 
  4. Why should I join a single parent support group? 
  5. How do I start a single parent support group? 
Single Parenting Emotions 
  1. Jodi Seidler
  2. Is it normal to feel depressed about single parenting? 
  3. How do I cope with depression as a single parent? 
  4. Is it normal to feel inadequate about single parenting? 
  5. How do I become more confident as a single parent? 
  6. How do I handle the stress of single parenting? 
Preparing Children For Single Parenting 
  1. Jodi Seidler
  2. When should I talk to my child about our family separation? 
  3. How can I help my child cope with our family separation? 
  4. How do I explain my partner's abandonment to my child? 
  5. What if my child is angry at me for our family separation? 
  6. What if my child becomes distant during our family separation? 
  7. Should I allow my children to decide their custody? 
  8. Should I tell my child's school about our family separation? 
  9. Should my children tell their friends about our family separation? 
  10. How should parents divide a child's property? 
Single Parent Basics 
  1. Jodi Seidler
  2. Are there benefits to being a single parent? 
  3. What are the challenges of being a single parent? 
  4. How do I know if I can handle being a single parent? 
  5. What is the key to being a good single parent? 
  6. Does single parenting change depending on the age of a child? 
  7. What if I unexpectedly become a single parent? 
  8. What are the dos and don'ts for shared parenting and custody? 
  9. Why should I keep a journal as a single parent? 
Preparing Yourself For Single Parenting 
  1. Jodi Seidler
  2. Is there any way to financially prepare for single parenting? 
  3. Why is it important to find support before single parenting? 
  4. How do I find support before I become a single parent? 
  5. When should I find a lawyer during a family separation? 
  6. Why is mediation better than a lawyer during a family separation? 
  7. Why should I stay on good terms with my partner during our separation? 
  8. What if my partner refuses to be civil during our separation? 
  9. How can my partner and I keep our separation civil? 
Single Parent Housing 
  1. Jodi Seidler
  2. Who should move out after a family separation? 
  3. Where am I going to live if I become a single parent? 
  4. Should I move in with a relative if I become a single parent? 
  5. How can I afford housing if I become a single parent? 
  6. What assistance is available for a single parent? 
  7. Are there programs where single parents can live together? 
  8. What are the benefits of living with another single parent? 
  9. What if the other parent's home is not child-proofed? 
Single Parent Discipline 
  1. Jodi Seidler
  2. Will disciplining my children make them love their other parent more? 
  3. How do I discipline my child if I'm a single parent? 
  4. What if my child's other parent lets him or her 'get away with everything'? 
  5. How do I solve discipline issues with my child's other parent? 
  6. What if my child becomes unmanageable because of our family separation? 
  7. What if single parenting makes me too tired to deal with my kids? 
  8. What if single parenting makes me impatient with my kids? 
Single Parent Time Management 
  1. Jodi Seidler
  2. Why is 'time management' important as a single parent? 
  3. How do I manage my time as a single parent? 
  4. How do I schedule time with each of my children if I'm a single parent? 
  5. How do I make time to do chores and errands as a single parent? 
  6. How do I make time to cook for my child as a single parent? 
  7. How do I make time for myself as a single parent? 
Single Parent Finances 
  1. Jodi Seidler
  2. Why is a 'budget' important for a single parent? 
  3. Should I rely on credit cards as a single parent? 
  4. How can I get my ex to help pay for our child's expenses? 
  5. Are there tax breaks for single parents? 
  6. How can a single parent save on groceries? 
  7. What if my ex has ruined my credit? 
  8. How do I establish or improve my credit as a single parent? 
  9. What are money-saving tips for a single parent? 
Single Parent Work Issues 
  1. Jodi Seidler
  2. Should I talk to my boss about my family situation? 
  3. How can I spend time with my child if I work? 
  4. Can I get a flexible work schedule as a single parent? 
  5. What if can't afford to work part time and can't afford child-care? 
  6. Should I go back to school to get a better job if I'm a single parent? 
  7. How do I find time to go back to school if I'm a single parent? 
Single Parent Childcare 
  1. Jodi Seidler
  2. How do I find affordable childcare if I'm a single parent? 
  3. How long can I leave my child alone if I'm a single parent? 
  4. Are afterschool activities helpful for a single parent? 
  5. Where can I find afterschool activities for my child? 
  6. How can I find other single parents to share childcare? 
  7. How do I find a babysitter if I'm a single parent? 

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