Single Parenting

Single parenting can be challenging as well as rewarding. You need to be sure to take care of yourself physically and mentally so that you have the stamina to deal with this hectic lifestyle. You want your kids to grow up to be happy, successful adults, but often you may feel that you can't provide everything they need as a single parent. You don't have to! You just need to provide good enough parenting. Other people in their lives can also serve as role models such as grandparents, coaches, and teachers.

Check out the articles below for some advice and tips. Even more articles are available at the sister website to this blog at single parenting.

Archive for Single Parenting

Difficulties that Single Parents Face

Sunday, December 18th, 2011

If you are contemplating becoming a single parent whether by choice or through separating from the other parent, you may be concerned about what difficulties you may face. While parenting is difficult in and of itself, doing it solo can make it even more challenging. Financial difficulties are probably the most vexing. If you haven’t [...]

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What Kids Don’t Like About Being Raised in Single Parent Families If you are a single parent, you may be concerned about what the effects will be on your kids. While it is very possible to raise a children by yourself that all turn out to be fine, when they grow up, there are some [...]

Should You Get a Tutor for Your Child?

Friday, April 30th, 2010

If your child is struggling in school, you may be thinking about getting a tutor. Learn when tutoring can be helpful and when to avoid it. Did your child switch schools or get moved to a more difficult class? In this case, programs like Sylvan learning centers can be helpful because they give assessments that [...]

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The holiday season is supposed to be one of the most enjoyable times of the year. But, a single parent with an overloaded schedule can find the added obligations of the season to be a struggle. The tips below will help you to get the merry back in your Christmas. Decorating You can have a [...]

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Teach Your Kids to Value Hard Work

Monday, March 1st, 2010

There was a time when hard work was seen as virtuous and something to be proud of. Sadly for many of today youngsters, hard work is seen as just that, hard! It hardly surprising when society has fostered a celebrity culture known for shelling out huge amounts to willing participants in return for very little. [...]

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Teach Your Kids to Handle Money Wisely

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

In the old days, hard work was seen as something to be proud of. These days, many kids see work as hard and not valuable. As a single parent, hard work is part of the package. But, how can you teach your kids to have a strong work ethic? Get your kids involved in the [...]

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Help Your Child Cope with the Death of a Pet

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

Help Your Child Cope with the Death of a Pet If you have pets, you will inevitably have to deal with the death of a pet. Children of single parents have often experienced much loss in their life, maybe their other parent or at least time with that parent, or possibly their home and friends. [...]

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Teach Your Kids to Cook

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Are you usually in a rush to get dinner on the table? Here’s an idea that will help kids and single parents – teach your kids to cook. Kids often think cooking is fun. They like to be creative and enjoy making masterpieces along with eating them. If you teach them that cooking is enjoyable [...]

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Teaching Your Children to Be Grateful for Single Parents

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

A sense of gratitude is a wonderful trait to instill in your children. As a single parent, you may struggle with getting your kids to feel grateful when your financial and living circumstances may not match up to what other families seem to have. A few tips to help your children be grateful are given [...]

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Single Parents and Guilt

Thursday, June 4th, 2009

All single parents and yes, all parents despite their circumstances, will experience guilt at some time or another. You should not waste another moment of your precious time feeling guilty. Maybe you feel guilty because your child does not have a two-parent home or because you can’t provide as much financially for him or her. [...]

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