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Understanding different types of debt
It is important that you understand the difference between priority and non priority debt and understand which ones you must deal with first and how…
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Dealing with Detention and Exclusion
Discipline at junior school generally involves little more than being told off or moved to sit elsewhere else. In secondary school it is usually the…
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Shared Parenting
50/50 parenting, or 'shared parenting', means only seeing your child/children for half of the week. It doesn't work for everyone and it can put some…
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Emotional Effects of Debt
It may seem strange to talk about debt having “emotional effects”. After all, if we are in debt there are many practical issues to face.…
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Moving up to Big School
As children move from being the oldest and biggest in the school to being the youngest and smallest in often a much larger environment, there…
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What is Bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy is a legal process that allows a person to deal with debts that they are unable to repay. Most debts are wiped in bankruptcy…
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Meeting New People Helps Career Potential
Sacha is 27, has four children aged from 11 months to eight years old and has experienced being a single parent. Sacha gained GCSE’s from school…
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Alternatives to Bankruptcy
As a one parent family you may well have seen adverts promising a quick way out of debt. But take care! The reality may be…
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Guide to Bankruptcy
Being a one parent family can be full of pleasures, yet now and again we have to deal with some downsides. An example of this…
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Appealing School Admission Decisions
If your child has been turned down for the school that you have applied for it can be a distressing time for you and your…
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Top 10 Tips for Homework Survival!
If your son/daughter knows that you care about their homework, they will be more likely to want to do it and hand it in on…
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Building a Relationship with your Child's Teachers
The best way to build a relationship with your child's teacher is to start by making contact with them and introducing yourself. Having a friendly…
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Will I Ever Trust Anyone Again?
After the break-up of a relationship, one of the questions you may ask yourself is whether you can ever trust anyone again. You may believe that…
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Support for Single Parents facing Eviction
There are numerous reasons why people face being evicted from private rented tenancies. The landlord might want you evicted due to rent arrears or simply…
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Making New Friends
Making new friends can seem a daunting prospect at first and also it can take time, but if you see it as a 'campaign' then…
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Top 10 Tips to Avoid Repossession
If you're a single parent and struggling to pay your mortgage, it's essential to stay focused on what's most important. Here are some suggestions…
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Overcoming Grief & Trauma
After experiencing a traumatic event there are 10 stages that we need to pass through to rebuild our strength and regain control of our lives…
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What IS the "National Curriculum"?
The word ‘curriculum’ refers to the subjects your child will study at school. The National Curriculum…
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Poor Condition of your Rented Property
Help! I have just moved into a rented property which was left dirty and with broken furniture. What can I do? When you are a…
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Coping with Stress and Anxiety
Single parents often feel stressed and anxious as there is a lot of pressure to meet the demands of day to day life, however it…
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Facing Homelessness
People facing homelessness or who are already homeless may be able to get help from their Local Authority Housing Solutions Department or through Local Authority…
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Top Ten Tips for Child Free Days
Your children are away, now you can play! Don't do the housework: see friends and family, look for free activities and events and generally do…
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Top 5 Causes of Divorce and Separation in the UK
When divorce is sought a valid reason is required in order to legally terminate the marriage. Sadly, getting a divorce isn’t a simple process and…
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Encouraging your Child at School
As a parent/carer, you have the skills needed to support and encourage your child to learn, achieve and get the best out of their school…
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Process of Getting a Divorce
When a marriage ends, the stages and legalities of what both partners have to go through will depend on whether you want to legally dissolve…
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