Single Parents often suffer at the hands of an empty social life. Busy days juggling work and children can pave the way for lonely, empty nights in front of the TV. Then there are school holidays, a stressful time for parents if they are home or away.

Single parent holidays are not widely advertised, but with such a vast growth in single parent families, this is the kind of service single parents are crying out for.

Nearly a quarter of children lived with only one parent last year and nine out of 10 of those households were headed by lone mothers. People need a way to feel supported and be able to reach out to other single parents who are struggling in the same position. Community sites for single parents are a great way to do this.

It is easy to make friends with other members of community sites and many websites organise days out and accompanied holidays where you can meet up with new friends.

Going on holiday can be a daunting time for a single parent with booking flights and accommodation, organisation of the kids and altogether stressful travel. There is also the fact that once the kids are off enjoying themselves it leaves little stimulation for you. Hardly an appealing break. That is where community sites specialising in single parenting can lend a hand.

Single parent holidays offered by social networking sites take the pressure off by planning trips to suit holiday goer's individual needs. They cater for small and large families and as a member of a large group, child care becomes easier. This is not the only benefit. Going on holiday with new people can kick start firm friendships. Single parent holidays also often play a part in bringing couples together, resulting in new relationships.

Single parent dating can be a much harder page to navigate than general dating. Childcare must be arranged and there is simply less time to spend dating than in the past. Many people are scared off by the thought of starting a relationship with someone who has dependents. Children can also be a difficult subject to raise over dinner on a first date and potentially, not the perfect ice breaker. Parents also often feel left out of the "adult world" due to the constraints of parenthood. Often the time is spent between work and taking care of the children rather than going out with friends or dates.

Single parent sites can help to alleviate many of these problems. Dating through a widely used social networking site enables single parents to meet like-minded people and eventually to meet up as part of a group.

With the help of the internet, single parents can stop feeling alone and learn that there are many others out there in the same boat who need just as much support. Get involved with single parent holidays and single parent dating by using social networking sites and kick start a new social life today.