| Posted by jennyshelley On Sunday 2 July 2006 Quote |
Following the launch of OneUp and the enthusiastic response that it has received among single parents and step parents - not just in the UK but worldwide - we want to provide the opportunity to deal with matters of concern or interest – by the minute. We should be able to SHARE and HELP each other! OneUp is the only one of its kind and we hope to keep this as a platform for exchange and community feeling just as in any forum shared by professionals. Single parent households in the UK now number 2.5 million. Proof enough that we are not a minority group. Being a lone parent is a normal - and valid - way of being. It would be interesting to hear whether single parent forum members find that the attitudes of other people towards them confirm that statement. A natural progression from being a single parent is becoming part of a step family - of which there are now nearly 1 million in the UK. It is no longer unusual for a child to have step parents as well as their natural parents - and being a step parent definitely has its own particular joys and challenges. Challenges possibly dominate - especially early on. So we would welcome any tips from experienced step parents. And please introduce yourself when you participate in the forum! Me? I was a single parent for seven years - my boys are now 15 and 13 and their father lives in the US. I remarried last year so have brought a stepfather into the equation. Our aim is to make the forum lively and, with your contributions, we hope it will grow to become vibrant and happy. So why wait? Jump on the band wagon and let's get rolling....! |
| Posted by jennyshelley On Monday 3 July 2006 Quote |
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| Posted by parvin On Tuesday 4 July 2006 Quote |
hi im a single parent |
| Posted by parvin On Tuesday 4 July 2006 Quote |
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| Posted by suzanne On Sunday 9 July 2006 Quote |
I'm also a step parent, but as the 'birth mother' is no longer around (her choice) i consider myself to be their mum - full stop. There are challenges, but also great joys, i think its amazing to actually teach a little one something, to see them mimic you is so funny, and to see they grow is an amazing experience. The good time definitely outweigh the not so good! |
| Posted by pen On Tuesday 8 August 2006 Quote |
hi just joined you guys! found out about you through care for the family. am a new lone parent struggling to cope with 2 kids under 5. looking for some support!!! |
| Posted by jennyshelley On Tuesday 8 August 2006 Quote |
Hi Pen I remember that it is tough while you are there with little ones and you are pretty exhausted most of the time. But now my children are teenagers I look back on those times when we were so close as something really special - the more so because it was just me and them. And I know that this is what everyone says, but it's true that the time passes so quickly they are taller than you before you know it. All the best. Jenny |
| Posted by spoookes On Tuesday 26 September 2006 Quote |
Hi Pen,I have recently become a single parent (3 weeks ago ) not that im counting.Im trying to sort out my finances.not easy as the absent dad wants to shirk his responsabilities! it is hard as i have had to drop from 48hr week down to 20hrs. but its going to be worth it. |
| Posted by emw25 On Friday 6 October 2006 Quote |
Hello! I'm not strictly a single parent, but my 7 year old & I have been living with my boyfriend for over 3 years. I have problems trying to work out just how committed my ex-husband is to our son, it appears that he is picking & choosing which aspects of parenting he wants to do (as in the easy stuff) & he's leaving the hard work for me. |
| Posted by dizzy duck On Thursday 23 November 2006 Quote |
Hi everybody! I'm Sue I too a single mum, works 16 hours a week a part time student at colchester institute and have a son and he is 9 and he has speech and language problems which has put him behhind at sch, he is now in the process of getting statemented and this has taken years, i'm have had long term relationship with his dad until i found out actually he was cheating on me then it went to pot:-( but still this has made me lot stronger and now looking forward to even a better future hopefully i will find somebody one day for me but also my son but i'm hoping to get some nice friends in the meanwhile....speak to you soon xx |
| Posted by mrobinson_tcm On Saturday 24 February 2007 Quote |
Hi all. I'm Mike, a single dad of a gorgeous four year old girl. I write books and a little editorial which allows me some flexibility with working hours. I'm the bloodshot eyed one who puts the laptop down at 2am to be woken by a finger up the nose at 7am with the immortal words "Dad, why is the moon?" If anyone has a suitable reply, please post! |
| Posted by sunfresh On Tuesday 27 February 2007 Quote |
Hi. I was interested by the special people question (to me everyone is special) and wrote something there before coming here to introduce myself. I consider myself a successfully raised single parent product. Yay! To me it's a totally normal, valid choice. And if not done by choice, well, power to you! Somebody has to do it, or humanity will be extinct. Bless you all! |
| Posted by sunfresh On Tuesday 27 February 2007 Quote |
Oh, the moon. That's a great question! You could tell her that. A friend of mine collects his kids' profound sayings like that... |
| Posted by kimatkinson On Wednesday 21 March 2007 Quote |
hi all, im recently single, and having a nightmare sorting out things with my ex!!! |
| Posted by anneke On Thursday 19 April 2007 Quote |
Hi, I'm a single parent of a nine month old girl and I've just started working full time. |
| Posted by anniem On Monday 30 April 2007 Quote |
"Following the launch of OneUp and the enthusiastic response that it has received among single parents and step parents - not just in the UK but worldwide - we want to provide the opportunity to deal with matters of concern or interest – by the minute. We should be able to SHARE and HELP each other! OneUp is the only one of its kind and we hope to keep this as a platform for exchange and community feeling just as in any forum shared by professionals.
Single parent households in the UK now number 2.5 million. Proof enough that we are not a minority group. Being a lone parent is a normal - and valid - way of being. It would be interesting to hear whether single parent forum members find that the attitudes of other people towards them confirm that statement. A natural progression from being a single parent is becoming part of a step family - of which there are now nearly 1 million in the UK. It is no longer unusual for a child to have step parents as well as their natural parents - and being a step parent definitely has its own particular joys and challenges. Challenges possibly dominate - especially early on. So we would welcome any tips from experienced step parents. And please introduce yourself when you participate in the forum! Me? I was a single parent for seven years - my boys are now 15 and 13 and their father lives in the US. I remarried last year so have brought a stepfather into the equation. Our aim is to make the forum lively and, with your contributions, we hope it will grow to become vibrant and happy. So why wait? Jump on the band wagon and let's get rolling....!" |
| Posted by anniem On Monday 30 April 2007 Quote |
[The market place has long since awaited the arrival of such a useful reference magazine that deals with real life issues that affect all single parents. The quality of subjects covered has remained high quality since Issue one. Part of coping with life is realising that one is not alone. Thank god people can share and what an excellent platform 'One up' is to share and learn. I wish the Editor longterm success. Single parent households in the UK now number 2.5 million. Proof enough that we are not a minority group. Being a lone parent is a normal - and valid - way of being. It would be interesting to hear whether single parent forum members find that the attitudes of other people towards them confirm that statement. A natural progression from being a single parent is becoming part of a step family - of which there are now nearly 1 million in the UK. It is no longer unusual for a child to have step parents as well as their natural parents - and being a step parent definitely has its own particular joys and challenges. Challenges possibly dominate - especially early on. So we would welcome any tips from experienced step parents. And please introduce yourself when you participate in the forum! Me? I was a single parent for seven years - my boys are now 15 and 13 and their father lives in the US. I remarried last year so have brought a stepfather into the equation. Our aim is to make the forum lively and, with your contributions, we hope it will grow to become vibrant and happy. So why wait? Jump on the band wagon and let's get rolling....!"" |
| Posted by anniem On Monday 30 April 2007 Quote |
"[The market place has long since awaited the arrival of such a useful reference magazine that deals with real life issues that affect all single parents. The quality of subjects covered has remained high quality since Issue one. Part of coping with life is realising that one is not alone. Thank god people can share and what an excellent platform 'One up' is to share and learn. I wish the Editor longterm success.
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| Posted by anniem On Monday 30 April 2007 Quote |
" "[The market place has long since awaited the arrival of such a useful reference magazine that deals with real life issues that affect all single parents. The quality of subjects covered has remained high since Issue one. Part of coping with life is realising that one is not alone. Thank god people can share and what an excellent platform 'One up' is to share and learn. I wish the Editor longterm success."
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| Posted by cathy291276 On Sunday 13 May 2007 Quote |
Hi, I'm a step-parent, and have been for the past 2 years. After purchasing OneUp for the second time, I have decided to get more involved, as I am finding there are a lot more single parents rather than step-parents at the moment. I am hoping that registering with the forum will be of some benefit either now or in the future. |
| Posted by suze On Monday 9 July 2007 Quote |
Hi - I'm a single mum with a four-year-old son and would like to widen my circle by meeting up with other single parents in my area for a change. (My area's North London - Stroud Green/Finsbury Park/Crouch End by the way). The only parents I seem to come across are all coupley and it would be nice to hang out with others in the same situation sometimes - are there any single parents/mums in N4?? |
| Posted by asmands On Thursday 19 July 2007 Quote |
Hello UK, I'm a single mother of a wonderful 12 year old boy and I live in the US. New Jersey specifically. I have been looking for a magazine for single and step-parents and finally found it. Only it's across the ocean. I'm happy to see that someone has taken the initiative to offer a resource for a common worldwide situation. I look forward to seeing growth in this magazine and website and I hope to bring this or similar to my neck of the woods. BEST WISHES JENNY! |
| Posted by stumpy On Tuesday 31 July 2007 Quote |
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| Posted by nadisco1 On Monday 6 August 2007 Quote |
Hello All, I am a single parent of a wonderful 6 (soon to be 7) year old. I am 32 and recently graduated from University and am currently juggling working life and Motherhood. I am interested in making new friends with others in similar situation (working Mums with little ones) I got my first copy of Oneup magazine from Sainsburys and was impressed that there was a magazine that I could relate to. So far so good, I am enjoying my investment. Looking forward to meeting new friends. |
| Posted by amanda*30* On Thursday 9 August 2007 Quote |
hi folks i'm a single parent of 3. 2 boys,13&10 and a wee girl of 2... just found this site and i'm just browsing through.... x |
| Posted by vivian2007 On Tuesday 14 August 2007 Quote |
I was a single mom 2 years ago. Last year, my girlfriend recommended www.wealthyromance.com to me because she just found her match on that site. I decided to give it a try. I received several winks after two days I created a free account on that site. One of the wink senders caught my eyes, and I winked back at that guy. Everything was great after that wink. We decided to meet. We went out for meals, went to theatre, cinema etc. then in late December he moved in with me, we both knew it was rushing things, but we are in love why not? We had Chrismas together, then came new years eve come and he took me to some woods that over looked a river, and to my surprise he hot down on 1 knee and proposed to me. It was amazine. I said yes!!! At this moment in time we are looking to buy a house because the place we live in now is going to be far to samll especially now we're expecting our first child together. So sometimes I really think single father or single mom should turn to online dating scene like wealthyromance.com. Don't stay alone to miss someone else! Just add some smiles and romance to your single life! |
| Posted by silky On Thursday 16 August 2007 Quote |
Hi, I've just joined. I'm happily single - the divorce papers have just come through - and I've two girls 6 and 7. Altough the early days were difficult, I've swapped my hubby for a Cocker Spaniel, an Au Pair and a social life (courtesy of Spice) and I've got to say I'm really enjoying life. The only slight issue is holiday time...it's much more fun to spend time with other adults and children but single parent holidays are so damn expensive. Glad to see a site specifically for single parents! Silky x |
| Posted by rossenancy On Tuesday 18 September 2007 Quote |
"Hi Pen,I have recently become a single parent (3 weeks ago ) not that im counting.Im trying to sort out my finances.not easy as the absent dad wants to shirk his responsabilities! it is hard as i have had to drop from 48hr week down to 20hrs. but its going to be worth it."
Me too. I also meet the finance problem. I have a girl with 5 yr old. One of my friends suggests me to find a sugar daddie online. I am try ing one site, BillionaireCupid.com. I do not know if it works. Someone helps me!!! |
