Join a singles group, such as Parents Without Partners. Take classes, attend seminars, or lectures. Work on a joint project with another adult or child. Start a new hobby or recreation. Children benefit from encouragement and support from a variety of people who care for them.
Grandparents provide another supportive adult in both children s and single parents lives.
A grandparent figure doesn t have to be a blood relative. Your family can adopt an older adult as a grandparent - maybe a neighbor, or a friend s relative. This involvement will enrich the life of the older adult and your life. When You Have Children Financial Concerns of Single Parents Return to home page For more information, contact Stephen F. Duncan , MSU Health and Human Development, Herrick Hall, Bozeman, MT 59717.