This blog is to raise awareness of what children from single parent households need to thrive!  Our 2025 Youth Action Academy members (young people from single parent households age 16-24) have shared what they think a child living in a single parent household needs to go on to have a mentally healthy future. These were the 8 core themes running through all of their answers:

Connection with others with shared experience, emotional support, a safe, environment, clear communication, educational support, positive experiences, positive relationships and mental health support.

Inform and influence and build leadership skills.

If you’re interested in working with mental health, single parenting, or children and young people, plus work for a forward thinking, compassionate and empowering social enterprise then this is for you!

Champions 4 Change (C4C) is a youth-led volunteering opportunity for young people who want to make a difference in their community while building their own confidence, skills, and friendships.

Renting a home through a private landlord is a particularly important issue for single parents in the UK.

Read how properties are rented privately in the UK is being reformed, which is changing the rights that tenants have.

Ruth tells us about her daughter having an eating disorder at 12 and how Ruth became a part of her daughter’s recovery. Training as a coach and wanting to support other families and parents on their journey. Ruth talks about a Body Happy Wales and her plans to set up a charity.

“I’m going to ask my mum if I can come every week.”6 Main Themes from our Mental Health Manifesto Project from Oct- Dec 2024

One year ago, with support from The National Lottery Community Fund and in partnership with the Mental Health Foundation, we launched Thrive—an ambitious, single-parent-led volunteering project designed to support mental health, reduce isolation, and build skills. One year on, it's not just a project—it’s a movement (as pointed out by one of our volunteers).

April is Stress Awareness Month, and this year’s theme—#LeadWithLove—asks us to show up for ourselves and others with unconditional positive regard: kindness, compassion, and acceptance, no matter what we’re facing.

It’s a simple idea, but a powerful one. Stress touches all of our lives, especially as single parents, and in those hard moments, the most healing thing we can do is to respond with love—especially toward ourselves.

The Big Meet Up’s are designed to bring families together for support, connection, and fun. We offer termly events for young people, with a range of activities. From arts and crafts to sports, providing opportunities for children to explore their interests and develop new skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Suzy from Law Works talks about her organisation and the monthly clinic that they are setting up in partnership with Zeus Law fro SPW members.

Netflix’s Adolescence has got families talking — about the dangers online, knife crime, toxic influencers and the rise of misogyny both offline and online. The series shines a light on what growing up in a digital world really looks like for young people today. It’s sparked powerful conversations in the Single Parents Wellbeing community about screen time, social media, peer pressure, and how we protect and support our kids in the online world.

Below, we’re sharing real thoughts from single parents and young people, along with practical advice and ideas drawn from their lived experiences. Because when it comes to tech, parenting and adolescence — we’re all learning together.

We chat with Ambassador Tania James about what it’s like to volunteer for Single Parents Wellbeing. What made her sign up, what she loves about volunteering with Thrive and what’s next for her!

“We have to top this year on year.” 5 Main Themes From Our Young Person’s Project.

A Thematic Analysis of Field Notes from July-Sept 2024 from the Mental Health Manifesto- Action for Our Future Project.

The Big Meet Up’s are designed to bring families together for support, connection, and fun. We offer termly events for young people, with a range of activities. From arts and crafts to sports, providing opportunities for children to explore their interests and develop new skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.

This Big Meet Up revolved around Christmas. We chose this theme to create a festive and fun environment ahead of Christmas.

We’ve been chatting with the Wise Group and their expert heat advisors are available for you to chat with about your energy use and how to save money on your bills. We also have ten areas and tips you can use to help lower those monthly bills.

TPAS Cymru talks to us about the white paper on Adequate housing, fair rents and affordability and how we as single parents can have a say and make a difference.

Starting high school is a milestone in every child’s life, but for single parents managing two homes, it can add an extra layer of complexity. Between uniforms, homework, and coordinating schedules, it often feels like a juggling act. Based on the lived experiences of parents like us, here are some tips, insights, and solutions to help ease the load.

The insights gathered from the evaluation of the Wellbeing Workshops offer valuable perspectives on the difficulties encountered by single parents and the positive impact the project has made. In partnership with Mental Health Foundation and funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.

Why is SPW a CIC and What Is a CIC?

Peer led, compassionate and connected approach to being in a single parent household,, improving the mental wellbeing of single parent families.

Being part of a single parent household, the challenges are unique, diverse, and often emotionally charged. At Single Parents Wellbeing (SPW), we prioritise a compassionate and positive approach to support these unique challenges of single-parent living.