Think about safety. One-night stands may be all that interest you right now. When your sex partner is a stranger, think soberly before bringing this immediately forgettable person home.
Consider the other parent. If you’re still embroiled in a custody dispute or there are other reasons why your kids’ biological father could hassle you, think carefully about the possible consequences before you introduce your romantic partners to the kids. It’s not fair or realistic to expect kids to be selective or discreet about what they share with the other parent.
Decide whether to involve your kids – or not. A savvy rule of thumb is to keep your kid’s involvement with your dating partners a step behind the relationship.
Think ahead, if you plan to introduce this person to the kids, about how you’ll do it. Is this person a friend, “just a friend,” a “special friend,” a “friend from work” or something more? Your choice of words will determine whether or not your kids will expect to see this person again.
Remember: Kids do as we do – not as we say. When you include your kids in your dating life, you want to feel confident that your kids can handle the same standards of behavior that you model for them.
Consider whether you can trust your son or daughter to use contraception, practice safe sex and avoid situations that are risky or downright dangerous. And think about whether what your kids see you doing may unintentionally compromise the respect and authority you hold as a parent.
Article Appeared @http://health.usnews.com/wellness/for-parents/articles/2017-01-27/dating-as-a-single-parent-after-the-kids-go-to-bed