Whether it’s your first date or you are engaged, smart single parents stay in tune with their kids by having a series of “What If…?” conversations. “What if I started dating again? How would you feel about that?”, “What if you met his kids?”, “What if I were to get engaged?” Over time the questions give your child a chance to share their thoughts and feelings and give you information that helps you determine the pace and timing of your dating. Yes, single parent dating is a group experience.