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Single & Parenting: 14 Tips For the Newly Single Parent

You’re stepping into the world of single parenting for the first time. It’s a different ballgame than parenting with a partner. What should you keep in mind?

Being a single parent was never in my plan. I always envisioned raising my kids with their father, growing old and living happily ever after. My fairy tale fantasy fell apart and after a few years of marriage, I became a single mom to two young kids. I’ve spent the last decade and a half parenting on my own, and I’ve learned a few things.

Each single parent, and their family, is different. But there are a few truths that I think are pretty universal and important to keep in mind if you’re becoming a single parent for the first time.

Take it easy on yourself

You’ve got a kid or five to take care of, a house to clean, meals to cook, a job or business to stay on top of. It’s a lot! Don’t be hard on yourself if you don’t always get everything done or things fall through the cracks occasionally.

You don’t want to use being a single parent as an excuse, but you do need to realize that you’re trying to do the work of two people. Raising kids is not an easy task, and since neither…