Single Parenting

As a single parent you may feel overwhelmed by the responsibilities of juggling caring for the children, maintaining a job, and keeping up with the bills and household chores.

Working mother with toddler on her knee at desk at home whilst trying to work

We all have bad days and we all feel like we are failing, and it can be even harder without that other person to bounce things off or take up some of the slack.

Remember to be kind to yourself – you are doing a great job!

There are lots of websites that offer help, information and advice.

Useful websites

The Single Parents website is run by Single Parent Action Network. It is a site with information for anyone who is raising children on their own, whether through a relationship breakup, illness, bereavement, work commitments or choice. 

NHS Advice for single parents.

Care for the Family website has information for single parents including taking a break holiday, a parenting blog and a community you can join for peer-to-peer support. 

Gingerbread is a support site for single parents. It has a range of free services including a forum where you can meet other single mums and dads, get expert advice and information pages to help guide you around various topics.

Raising Children parenting website covers topics such as advice on the early days after separation and some guidance on steps to take to help your family find its new direction.