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Monthly Archives: September 2011
Can it be Appropriate to Breach a Court Order?
One of the most frequent queries we get at OnlyDads is parents asking if they have to comply with their contact order. The reason for them asking is invariably concern over the other parents behaviour (drugs/alcohol/general irresponsibility) and the safety of … Continue reading
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Setting up a home business – Advice for Single Parents
I have written about the entrepreneurial spirit of single parents before. Financial pressures coupled with the need to work (truly) flexibly mean many turn towards self-employment and the launch of a small business as the way forward. What OnlyMums and OnlyDads wanted … Continue reading
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Cannabis Use and The Ex
I raised a question on Twitter the other day – it was one that OnlyDads is asked time and time again: The question runs thus: “My ex smokes Cannabis in front of the children. Do you think this is right? I’ve … Continue reading
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Bob’s Music
Keith recently tagged me in a post. It was the wrong post though! I really want him to change it to the one about 5 songs!! That said, I’m not sure about the “songs to live your life by” bit. … Continue reading
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School Skirt Length – or a Dad’s Total Hypocrisy
Here is the thing: When I was 15 and at school, the uniform police dictated dark grey school trousers, white or grey shirt, and a blazer. What did I wear? Skin tight black jeans, black shirt, black desert boots and … Continue reading
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Single Parents are Brilliant – a response
Dear Prime Minister, The expression “single parents are brilliant” doesn’t really apply to me – and it may be useful to explain why! …but first let me take you back 12 years or so. I had been invited to attend … Continue reading
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Single Parent Support and Twitter
A few of us single parents were having a natter on Twitter this morning. As you do! It ended up with @outragel @lucyfurleaps @S_P_Brilliant and I discussing the possibility of using a #hashtag so that single parents can more easily … Continue reading
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Family Law, Divorce, and Separation: Putting Children First
Many readers will know that I run a group for Dads in Totnes on a Monday evening. It’s a simple affair. We meet in the Bay Horse and weather permitting occupy a few tables in the garden out the back. … Continue reading
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Single Parents and Working Hours
Here is a quick question: We have been asked a question from a Dad who has just taken over full-time care of his son. His son is still at school. This Dad starts work at 7.00am and of course was … Continue reading
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Waxing and Children
This is a quick post about a dilemma I have. My youngest Daughter saw her Mum today. When she came back home, she was upset. To cut a long story short, Anya told me that Mum had said she was looking … Continue reading
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