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Casey Davies replied to the topic The pros and the cons of single parenting in the forum Single Parenting 8 years, 5 months ago
One challenge is switching between “modes” when the kids spend time in both houses. For me I go from juggling lots of balls to just worrying about getting myself to work and back. For them, they are working with two different houses, two different routines, different expectations, different dynamics and that constant reminder that there parent’s…[Read more]
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Genevieve Simperingham replied to the topic Hi there! Introduce yourself so we can get to know you better in the forum Single Parenting 8 years, 5 months ago
I just want to say that I’m very happy to see that people are starting to join and avail of this group. Feel free to copy and paste in some or all of your introductions from the eCourse that you joined, or if you’ve introduced yourself in the village green in the past.
Also, just to mention briefly that myself and some of the other admins are…[Read more]
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Genevieve Simperingham replied to the topic Relationship with your child's other parent in the forum Single Parenting 8 years, 5 months ago
So tricky to keep things level for the children’s sake when there’s tensions with one’s ex hey! Jessica I smiled to read that you got to have a run in the rain, to meditate and have a bath while Monty was out with his dad, good on you for not filling the time with self-care activities, including joining this thread! I work with a LOT of single…[Read more]
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Leanne Hook replied to the topic Hi there! Introduce yourself so we can get to know you better in the forum Single Parenting 8 years, 5 months ago
Hi Casey!
It is definitely challenging parenting single handed! I am doing the ecourse as well but it would be good to get this single parents a bit more active.
Look forward to getting to know you better 🙂
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jessica nethercott replied to the topic Relationship with your child's other parent in the forum Single Parenting 8 years, 5 months ago
Like you Casey I tend to keep a neutral attitude towards his dad. I don’t think I’ve shown my feelings towards his father to Monty. Unless he remembers the unrest when he was a baby and we were falling apart. But he is a perceptive and sensitive little boy so as he grows older there will probably be questions.
I don’t normally do things with his…[Read more]
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jessica nethercott replied to the topic Relationship with your child's other parent in the forum Single Parenting 8 years, 5 months ago
My son’s dad lives in England, a 3 hour drive from us. When we split up the first time Monty was 6 months old. I worked through a lot of feelings at that time. We got back together briefly just before Monty was 1.
We had a short relationship and had nothing in common. He himself had trauma as a small child and I think was seriously effected…[Read more]
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Casey Davies replied to the topic Relationship with your child's other parent in the forum Single Parenting 8 years, 5 months ago
My relationship with my ex is pretty ammical currently but we certainly have our ups and down. Any communication we have is mostly based around the girl’s. Currently the girl’s stay with their dad for 2 nights every 12 days. They have a good relationship with him but the day or two after they return home brings its challenges as all their emotions…[Read more]
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Casey Davies replied to the topic Hi there! Introduce yourself so we can get to know you better in the forum Single Parenting 8 years, 5 months ago
Hello, I am mum to three girl’s aged 4,6 & 8. Things changed massively 18 month’s ago when I separated from their dad. For me personally it was the right decision but it is challenging parenting on my own. I have been teaching for the past three years but I have decided to take a break next year. Unfortunately, I have been bringing my work…[Read more]
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Genevieve Simperingham replied to the topic Hi there! Introduce yourself so we can get to know you better in the forum Single Parenting 8 years, 11 months ago
Yes Leanne, I’m certain that others will be just as happy to discover this group as you. I think it takes some people a while to become familiar with how it all works. Thanks for getting the ball rolling xx
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Leanne Hook replied to the topic Hi there! Introduce yourself so we can get to know you better in the forum Single Parenting 8 years, 11 months ago
Thank you Genevieve!
And thank you for creating a space for us single parents – hopefully some more will be along soon 🙂
xx
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Genevieve Simperingham replied to the topic Hi there! Introduce yourself so we can get to know you better in the forum Single Parenting 8 years, 11 months ago
Welcome Leanne! And yes you’re the first to introduce yourself in this group, so thank for you kicking things off. I’m so glad you’ve joined us and share your hope that you make meaningful connections with other single parents who are also endeavouring to parent as peacefully as possible.
I’ve appreciated your contributions in the q&a group…[Read more]
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Leanne Hook replied to the topic Hi there! Introduce yourself so we can get to know you better in the forum Single Parenting 8 years, 11 months ago
Am I first?!
Ok – I’m Leanne. I am a single parent to twin boys who are 3 yrs 7 months. They are donor conceived so there is no dad in the picture.
I hoe to connect with other single parents here and share the joys and challenges that brings.
Hope more people join and introduce themselves!
xx
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Genevieve Simperingham started the topic Relationship with your child's other parent in the forum Single Parenting 9 years, 1 month ago
This relationship, or indeed the lack of it, can be a huge source of stress, grief and challenge for most single parents I know or have worked with. Sharing a little about what this topic evokes for you can help everyone get to know and understand each other a little better and perhaps find some areas of commonality.
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Genevieve Simperingham started the topic The pros and the cons of single parenting in the forum Single Parenting 9 years, 1 month ago
What, for you, are some of the pros and some of the cons of being a single parent? The joys and the sorrows, the highs and the lows? What makes your life as a single parent harder and what helps?
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Genevieve Simperingham started the topic Finding your way around these forums in the forum Single Parenting 9 years, 1 month ago
This Quick Start Guide will help you familiarize yourself with how these membership forums work.
https://www.peacefulparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Membership-forum-Quick-Start.pdf
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Genevieve Simperingham created the group Single Parenting 10 years, 9 months ago