To empower women with confidence to parent as a single parent
It is often the case that your feelings and emotional wellbeing ends up at the bottom of your list of priorities. We often hear from parents who feel guilty if they do allow themselves some time out. This is natural, however, time out is a necessary part of surviving and coping with parenting alone. It may just be a nice relaxing bath once the children have gone to bed or perhaps the odd evening out with friends. Whatever your time out is, it is essential for a happier family life.
At times, it can be hard managing the practical things in life, such as balancing work and home, different school runs, cooking and chores, etc. Trying to split yourself in two is a common thought and possibly a wish amongst many parents in this situation. You can only do what you can do and pushing yourself too hard can result in an emotional burnout. You're not alone and this is a passing stage of life, so find ways to enjoy it before its gone!
Many of the resources below are aimed at helping you out of the more challenging single-parent situations, so don't forget to also find time to look at some of the other pages, such as Finding Happiness, as that's also important!
Websites Offering Support:
Single With Kids
Single Parents
is an information site for anyone who is raising children on their own, whether through relationship breakup, illness, bereavement, work commitments or choice. It is run by Single Parent Action Network, a campaigning organisation working to make sure that your stories and your questions about single parenting are an important part of the social and political agenda.
Connecting – Empowering – Campaigning
You are not alone
Only Mums
is a national on-line support and signposting service for parents who have been (or are going through) separation/divorce.
The Family Law Panel is a FREE national on-line advice service delivered by Resolution member solicitors, barristers and mediators nationwide. Domestic Violence Accredited Specialists, firms running FREE Family Law Clinics and those offering the Reduced Legal Fees Scheme are all highlighted.
Local Support Pages sign-post to organisations that provide support and/or information relevant to those going through separation and divorce.
Separating together – A guide produced by Resolution which will give you an overview of the options available to you when you separate. It helps you to understand the legal process, how to take the first steps and where to get the support you need.
Netmums
Hey Sigmund – Where the Science of Psychology Meets the Art of Being
Co-Parenting – How to Co-Operate with Your Ex to Protect Your Child is just one of the many articles here related to the role of parenting as a single mum.
Gingerbread
has a helpline and online advice which can help you make confident choices about your family’s future, whether that’s working or studying, managing money or making arrangements with your child’s other parent. The training programmes can help you develop your skills and get a job that fits with your family. The friendship groups and online forums and supportive membership help make sure you don’t have to feel like you’re raising a family alone.
Families Need Fathers
is a charity chiefly concerned with supporting all parents, dads, mums and grandparents to have personal contact and meaningful relationships with children following parental separation. They offer information, advice and support services to help parents to achieve a positive outcome for their children. Their forum and network of over 50 UK Branches also offer pro-bono guidance of solicitors and others who are familiar with the operation of the family courts.
Books on this subject:
The Single Parent’s Handbook
Are you a single parent? Do you have a lot of demands to juggle? If so, this handbook, packed full of practical advice about the necessities and tips on how to make the most of your own and your family life is for you.
Becoming a single parent, whatever the reason, can be a traumatic and disorientating experience. This new book, written specifically for single parents, offers practical advice about handling lone parenthood, whilst helping them make the most of their family lives and juggle the numerous demands on their emotions and their time.
The Guide for Separated Parents: Putting Children First
helps mothers and fathers unlock and resolve the conflict around contact with children that can arise during and after separation.
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