This is because they have yet to deal with their own issues, making them vulnerable to any emotional baggage and possible hardships that single parenting might bring. Experts say that the best way to get started with single parenting is to address small issues and simple tasks with the child. Although parenting might come easy for others, there are those who cannot get their acts together especially if they have been so dependent with their previous partner when it comes to raising the child. Time can be a problem especially with moms who are working two to three jobs just to make both ends meet. 3. The father or the mother figure As your child grows, they will also need the influence of another gender. They need a mother or a father figure that they can look up to. If you live with your parents or live with roommates of the opposite sex, this will not be a problem but what if you are living alone? You can also get some help from the community. There are a lot of organizations out there that help single parents. Some offer free babysitting services or a free play group class for parents who need to work and have no one to leave their child with. Some organizations also provide financial help to single parents. If you just want to have a great time and are just using the excuse of finding a mother or father figure for your kid, give yourself the reality check. Your kid needs you more than they need a mother or a father figure. 3. Be honest One of the mistakes that some single parents do when they date is they don t tell right off that they have a child to take care of. It is also much easier to handle if the single parent have the support of their parents, their relatives, their friends and the whole community as opposed to those who have to move to another place to start anew because of social stigma. It is also easier to handle if you have the support of the partner as with those who get alimony from a divorce or those being supported by a partner that is assigned in another country to work. Preparing Yourself For Single Parenting Many people don t realize that single parenting is not all that bad. There are also good things in it if they look past the hurt and the pain brought by the separation. To those who are on the process of recovery from a failed relationship and is looking forward to raising their kids on their own, the best thing to do is to learn how to let go of the past.