If you’re a single parent, you know just how tough it can be. You end up stretched so thin that you’ve got no room to breathe. Here are a few ideas to help you negotiate single parenthood successfully.
Be positive
A positive attitude is contagious, so if you radiate positivity (most of the time), it will help your kids become more resilient.
One habit of successful single parents is to journal every day. When you look back on what you’ve written, you will be able to pinpoint the challenges you face, and start to develop solutions.
Schedule regular ‘me’ time
It is imperative that you make regular time for yourself to allow you to recuperate. Start off by earmarking two dates over the next month.
Get a babysitter or ask a friend to look after the kids, and plan what you want to do on your “date.”
Enlist support
As a single parent, having a support system is vital. Look for online single parents groups, local single parents, and local family and friends for support. You can help each other with lift club and with solving common everyday problems.