Resources for Different Types of Single Parents

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Single Parenting: A Mix of Families on the Web

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were 12.9 million single-parent families in 2006, including 10.4 million single-mother families and 2.5 million single-father families. Because these numbers are fairly substantial, more and more parenting and family resources on the Web contain a section devoted to single-parent families explaining what life is like as a single parent. This Web guide highlights some of the best.

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Resources for Different Types of Single Parents

Single parent families are created out of a variety of situations. If you’ve got questions about how to function as a single parent in your particular circumstances, the Web sites in this section can serve as a good starting point to look for advice.

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Parenting advice doesn’t have to come from a resource with a strict parenting focus. For example, if you’re divorced, an in-person or online divorce support group or message board may have useful information about parenting under those particular circumstances.

For additional help explaining your family’s individual circumstances to your children—whether you’re dealing with divorce or the death of a parent—see the next section of this guide: “Helping Kids Understand Your Family Situation”

Our findingDulcinea Divorce Web Guide directs you to some helpful resources that can answer your questions about the legal aspects of divorce, as well as cope with the emotions you may be experiencing.

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If you’re a separated or divorced single parent …

FamilyEducation.com contains an extensive section of articles about the myriad aspects of divorce, including its financial and parenting effects. Scan through the titles to find topics of interest such as single parenting after divorce and how to help your kids cope.

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New York Life explains that when one parent passes away, it becomes vitally important for the remaining parent to plan for the financial future of their children.

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If you’re a widowed single parent …

New York Life explains that when one parent passes away, it becomes vitally important for the remaining parent to plan for the financial future of their children.

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BellaOnline notes that there are some warning signs parents should watch for in their child if the other parent has died. This article also notes the importance of allowing a child to properly grieve the loss of a parent.

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If you’re a single parent by choice …

Single Mothers by Choice is a resource for women who have chosen, or are actively considering, single parenthood. Access a social and support network through newsletters, workshops and e-mail lists. Fees for membership and subscription to the newsletters vary, but a fee schedule is available. Read the “F.A.Q.” page to learn more about the Single Mothers organization and other aspects of becoming a single mother by choice.

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Adoption.com contains a variety of articles about single-parent families. Look for articles like “3 Siblings At Home With Bachelor,” “Being a Single Adoptive Parent,” and “The Unique Strengths of Single-Parent Families.” Single adoptive moms and dads can find great advice here.

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