The best way to enter the dating world is by joining a club or community organization. This is a great way to meet someone because "before" you even start dating you already have a common interest.
Widowed parents looking to return to dating should take a look in their local newspapers to find singles events oriented toward widowers. Online, there are dating sites geared to widowers.
Join social groups and be in places where you will meet the date you would like.Love comes when one is strategically in place to be able to love and be given love too.