Author

Mark Ellison

18 published articles on justsingleparentdating.com

Articles by Mark Ellison

A Date at Tea TimeSince becoming a single father, my life had taken on a new rhythm. My days were filled with responsibilities—work, school runs, shopping, cooking, helping…
A New Chapter of the HeartMindy had been a single mother for several years. Each day was filled with responsibilities—work, preparing meals for her children, helping with homework,…
An Unexpected Date Among Toys and ResponsibilitiesMy name is Jake, and I’m a single dad to eight-year-old Lily. When I decided to create a profile on Just Single Parents Dating, I had one goal in mind: to…
Dating After Divorce – How to Start Over as a Single Parent?Divorce is one of the most difficult experiences in life — especially when children are involved. After the breakdown of a relationship, many single parents…
First Date After Years – Between Responsibilities and DreamsMegan never thought she’d go on a date again. For years, she had been a mom first — organized, tired, responsible. Dating felt like something from a…
He Had a Daughter, I Had a Son — and We Created Something More Than Just a Patchwork FamilyI wasn’t planning on falling in love.
How to Talk About Ex-Partners and Children Without Putting Off a New PartnerEntering a new relationship as a parent can be particularly complex. Your life is no longer just your own—children are involved, and often experiences with…
It Started with One Message and Shared ChildcareMy name is Daniel. I’m 37 years old, and for the past three years, I’ve been a full-time dad. My daughter, Lily, is eight and already knows more about the…
Love Among Playdates and ParentingOne sunny morning, Riley—mother of one very energetic six-year-old (though some days it felt like four kids’ worth of chaos)—was scrolling through…
Love Between the Daily Plan and the Bedtime StoryLife for David had long been measured in school drop-offs, grocery lists, and the soft rhythm of his daughter’s breathing as she drifted off to sleep. Love,…
Love That Doesn’t Ask About the Past — Only About What’s NextBeing a single parent is like running your own circus. Every day is a new attempt to balance duties, dreams, and those little moments that remind you it’s…
New Beginnings for the HeartJennifer and Ryan met on a dating site for single parents. After weeks of exchanging messages filled with laughter, anecdotes about their children, and…
Online Flirting for Single Parents: How to Stand Out and Attract the Right PersonOnline dating for single parents can feel like walking through a minefield—on one hand, there’s the desire to meet someone special, and on the other, the…
Second Heart, Second ChanceThere’s a special kind of courage in opening your heart again - not because you forgot the past, but because you still believe in joy. You’ve lived full…
The Heart That Learned to Love AgainEvening settles like warm honey over the city, the kind of light that softens edges, gilds window frames, and makes ordinary moments feel like sacred…
We Met at the Playroom — But We Stayed for Much LongerI never thought love could slip into life so quietly — no fireworks, no drama. Just… through the door of a playroom, where colorful balls and children’s…
When love meets family: How to prepare children for a new relationshipThere’s a special kind of courage in opening your heart again—not just for yourself, but for your children, too. As a single parent, you carry love in two…
When to Introduce Your Partner to Children?For weeks, Daniel had been seeing Anna—a warm, patient woman he met on JustSingleParentDating.com. They’d shared long walks, late-night talks, and the kind…