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Whether you are single do to divorce, death of a spouse, or adoption, raising a child alone can be quite challenging. With today's economy, being in the state it is presently in, it can be rather expensive as well. However, there are various ways in which a single parent can still live a successful happy life.
On average, single parent families are at higher risk of poverty when compared to families with both parents. For this reason, most single parents seek financial support to help with the financial need of raising a child. One option for financial support is child support. Child support goes to the parent that carries the most responsibility for the child. The amount of child support given to the parent is set on a case-by-case basis or by a formula predicting the amount that parents should pay to support their children.
Child support is not the only financial assistance option for single parents. Apart from child support, there are over 900 different types of government grants and financial aids available for single parents. Several websites offer financial assistance for single parents as well. Depending on the age of the child, parents can use government grants and other employer supported programs to cover their child's daycare cost. Financial help for daycare can be found at the Human Services office in your county. However, you must meet certain criteria in order to be eligible for financial assistance.
Apart from the financial assistance needed to raise a child alone, children in single parent households will often need emotional support as well. Most children from single parent homes struggle with trying to determine why they have a broken family. It is necessary to assure your child that this situation has nothing to do with their behavior, looks, grades etc. Your child will need much of love and attention during this time of uncertainty. As your child grows, placing them in extracurricular activities, such as sports or dance, will help alleviate some of the tension often found in single parent homes. No matter the age of your child, provide them with double the love to replace the need for that missing parent.
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What has the author Steve Horner written?
Steve Horner has written: 'Tackling single parenting' -- subject(s): Parenting, Psychological aspects, Psychological aspects of Parenting, Psychology, Single fathers 'Single parenting' -- subject(s): Parenting, Psychological aspects, Psychological aspects of Parenting, Psychology, Single fathers
How does the character of miss aggy illustrates the challenges of single parenting?
Discuss how the character of miss Aggy illustrates the challenge of single parenting
How do you prevent single parenting?
get a boyfriend and marry him
Where can you find single mothers dating online?
Online parenting forums often have sections about single parenting, wherein single mothers who are beginning to date can find the support they need. Mumsnet.com has such a forum, and another resource is SingleParentFun.com.
What kind of parenting advice would you give to a single dad?
The best parenting advice for a single dad is to build a support team. It's extremely hard to take care of kids on your own.
What is a good parenting website to visit for information geared towards single moms?
A good parenting website to visit for information geared towards single moms is Together Moms. Another option is Single Parent Home Educators of America.
Where can I find a single parent support group in my area?
Check local resources, such as local cooperatives and institutions such as the YMCA, for local parenting classes. Some are offered free, and some for a nominal fee. Also, local junior or community colleges in your area may offer parenting or single parenting classes or groups.
What is a good source online for parenting advice that covers modern family issues like single-parenting and homeschooling?
A great website that covers all issues, including controversial issues or parenting difficulties is www.babycenter.com. There are many groups available on the site for all types of parenting issues.
What are causes of single parenting?
Lol a one night stand. A parent walking out or dying.
What has the author Caryl Waller Krueger written?
Caryl Waller Krueger has written: '2002 Things to Do With Your Kids' 'Single with children' -- subject(s): Single parents, Children of single parents 'The ten commandments for grandparents' -- subject(s): Grandparenting, Grandparent and child 'Working parent--happy child' -- subject(s): Parenting, Dual-career families, Children of working parents 'The Parenting Encyclopedia' 'Six weeks to better parenting' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Child rearing, Parenting
What has the author Andrea Engber written?
Andrea Engber has written: 'The complete single mother' -- subject(s): Parenting, Single mothers 'The complete single mother'
What kind of personal training courses are available for single parents?
There are a number of personal training courses available to single parents. They are offered, for example, by the companies Gingerbread and Campus Compact. The parenting courses for single parents and couples cannot be very different. I suggest single parents to join the best parenting course they can find like WOW Parenting. Whether you are a single parent or a couple, your children still need what they need. What single parents can do is to ask the guide as many questions as they need to. Do not hesitate in asking. Feel free to ask. After all it is for your child.
