Dating advice and guides

Profile tips for single parents

How to show who you are and what family life looks like, without oversharing.

How and when to mention you're a parent

Why being open about your children from the start usually works best.

Finding time to date as a busy parent

Ideas for finding time for yourself between school runs, work and bedtimes.

How to start a conversation on a dating site

Opening lines that get replies, and questions that keep a chat flowing.

First date ideas that actually work

Relaxed, low-pressure ideas for meeting someone new, and how to fit a date around family life.

Dating someone who also has children

Making the most of what you share, and handling two sets of routines.

Dating someone with no children of their own

How to talk about it honestly, and spot the people who are genuinely on board.

When to introduce a new partner to your children

Good signs it's the right moment, and how to make the first meeting easy.

Blended families: what to expect

What to think about when two families become one.

How your children shape your dating choices

What to look for, when you're ready, and boundaries that protect everyone.

Dating after separation or divorce, with children

How to know you're ready, and how to keep things calm at home.

Dating again after losing a partner

Gentle guidance for taking that step, for you and your children.

Looking after yourself while dating

Enjoy dating, take it at your own pace and keep your own wellbeing in mind.

How to spot a fake dating profile

The warning signs, what to do if you spot one, and how to keep your children's details private.

What the badges mean

Ticks, badges and ratings explained, and how to earn your own.