Parenting

You may be a single parent but you don’t need to parent alone. No one can know what it’s like to be the sole parent quite as well as another sole parent. About half of the Single Mothers by Choice members are mothers, and we enjoy supporting one another through the inevitable ups and downs of parenting via our local chapter meetings and/or our lively 24/7 online discussion Forum.

Join our network and get connected with other Single Mothers by Choice who have children at all stages, from newborns to adults. Learn and discuss how we answer the “Daddy” questions, how we help our children understand their origins, should we have a second child, and many, many more questions like these.

Our members are always happy to share their experiences and wisdom with those who are on the same journey.

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Latest Posts About Parenting

  • There are many things I miss about not having the amount of time and energy I used to have. I miss cooking a simple dinner that I would crave at that moment while listening to my favorite playlist and drinking a gin tonic, or a glass of wine or a vodka tonic or any alcoholic…

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  • As a new parent, you try to prepare for everything by reading books, joining apps, searching blogs, and googling. But there is one thing no one can ever prepare you for and that’s the MOM GUILT! The constant worrying about making mistakes, leaving your child, and trying to get everything right. It’s usually unnecessary, unhelpful,…

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“I've been part of the SMC community since I was thinking about getting pregnant. They always have my back with useful, nuanced advice, trustworthy info, and personal experience. I feel honored to be a member, and to see all the children grow up alongside mine.”

– Sophie Holland