Match.com Celebrates Mother's Day With "Top 10 Cities For Dating Single Moms"

In a recent study, Match.com found that single parents in the United States are dating more (21%) than singles without children (16%). To celebrate Mother's Day, the site released a line-up of the top 10 cities where single moms are hot commodities:

1. Yonkers, NY
2. Alpharetta, GA
3. Newport News, VA
4. Beverly Hills, CA
5. New Haven, CT
6. Schenectady, NY
7. Olympia, WA
8. Fairfax, VA
9. Green Bay, WI
10. Rockville, MD

Match.com relationship expert Whitney Casey also offers the following advice for single parents who are looking for love but are unsure of how to get back into the dating game when children are involved:

• Revamp your wardrobe. Being a mom is not an excuse to wear mom jeans. You don't have to donate your entire closet to the Goodwill, but if you've been out of the dating scene for a while your look could probably use some freshening up. Looking good on the outside will make you feel good on the inside, and help you face the brave new world of online dating with a little more confidence.
• Remember that your kids are important - but they're not the only important thing in your life. Incessant discussion about your children is not appropriate first date conversation material. A first date is about getting to know each other - not each other's families. How can your date discover who you really are if you let your kids define you? If the spark is there, there'll be plenty of time for chatting about your children in the future, once you've established a deeper connection.
• But on that note...don't try to hide your children, either. Don't try to hide your single parent status because you're worried it will limit your options. Be proud of your parenthood, and honest with all of your dates. If someone isn't interested in dating a person with children, why waste your time with them in the first place, when you could be using it to find that special someone who will love your children as much as you do?
• Determine your approach to introducing your kids to your date. There's really no right way or wrong way when it comes to this issue, just personal preference. One school of thought believes that dates should be introduced to children immediately as a "friend," so their presence isn't a big deal if they become a larger part of your life. Others feel that children shouldn't be introduced to someone you're dating until a solid, committed relationship has been established. Match.com research found that 25% of singles said they would wait 2-3 months before introducing a date to their kids.

And if all else fails...consider moving to Yonkers.

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