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Lone parents

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Donor families - how did you explain and when?
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what would you have done
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Advise me on how we should tell our young DCs please
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Anyone know if Income support affects Child tax credits???
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trying to dictate AGAIN - advice/opinions please (long!)
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creepy or me being jumpy?
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hi had a bad day could use a friendly chat
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Private landlord listings?
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Are there changes planned for child support calculations?
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Do any of you have good banter with single fathers online anywhere?
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Working tax credits, have the hours changed for single parents???
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Unknown
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Do you take time off work when kids are sick?
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How do you keep your patience?
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How do you explain HUGE cv gaps?
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can stbxh legally insist on our sons being cared for by a nanny Monday-Wednesday now that I have given up work?
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Why am I doing this?
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Am just so knackered!!
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How do you manage a social life?
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when you feel you just cant do it anymore
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to be so unhappy but not really know why
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Best job for a single parent? Childminding, teaching assistant, teacher???
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Am I being ridiculous??
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ExP says if he pays maintenance he will not be able to see kids as much
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How do you cope with stress??
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P/T work & income support?
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Applying for passport for children?
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I am being such a knob at the moment, please prod me
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Should soon to be ex-H stay over with us on visits?
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Having a tricky time arranging access
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A father’s perspective of life after divorce
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What to say to DS as his father gets in touch for the first time in 6 years
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Advice please - DD & DS' dad
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Solicitor recommendations (in Greater Manch) and contact suggestions please
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Were you single or close to it whilst pregnant/giving birth?
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Change of name - help needed.
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need a pick me up plz :-)
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what do you wish your friends in relationships knew about being a lone parent?
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Please help me make a decision I cant make it alone!
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What keeps you motivated as a single parent?
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Any good stories for under 5s on single parent families?
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Single and TTC
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What happens when children refuse to see dad?
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Weekday access visits - how do you make it simple?!
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lone parents affected by cuts
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father threatening to take children
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DS doesn't want to go to his dads
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What did you tell your child about their absent father?
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Ive been doing so well but Im struggling...
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Anyone else co-parenting young dc's with an ex DH with Aspergers?
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