Expert tips, resources, and tools to help you thrive as a single parent — emotionally, financially, and practically.
A Single Parent Vacation The Joys, Struggles, and Bittersweet Goodbyes Taking a vacation as a single parent is both a gift and a challenge. This past summer, I set off with my two kids for a week-long adventure. It wasn’t just about escaping the routine. It was about making the most of the time we…
Back to School Emotional Support for Single Parents The back-to-school season can stir up a mix of emotions for any family, but for single parents it can feel like carrying the weight of two people at once. Between the cost of supplies, the endless forms, the rushed mornings, and the emotional rollercoaster of watching your…
The Benefits of Playing Video Games With Your Kids As single parents, we’re always looking for ways to bond with our children, teach them valuable life skills, and simply have fun together. One activity that checks all those boxes is gaming. The benefits of playing video games with your kids go far beyond entertainment, they…
The Single Parent’s Guide to Moving Saving Money and Embracing New Beginnings Moving is never simple. When you’re a single parent, it can feel downright overwhelming. Between packing up your life, comforting your children, saying goodbye to familiar faces, and navigating a brand-new place, you’re doing the work of three people, emotionally and logistically. Whether…
We’ve built out dedicated resource pages for each U.S. state. Just select your state from the dropdown or map to instantly access local programs, grants, legal aid, and housing support tailored to single parents.
🔗 Example: Massachusetts Resources
💡 Tip: Bookmark your state page — we update them often!
Most of the resources we link to are free or low-cost, especially government programs and nonprofit services. In cases where services charge a fee (like therapy or camps), we’ll always clarify it upfront and offer alternatives when possible.
We’d love your help growing this site. If you know a great program, grant, or local service that supports single parents, use our Submit a Resource form here. We’ll verify it and add it to the site if it fits.
