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Single Parenting the Holidays: Tips From a Single Mom
I’ve got some tried-and-true tips for you
The holidays are often difficult for single parents. It can be difficult to find family time and balance work and child care responsibilities with extra demands such as holiday shopping, decorating, and home entertaining. This can lead to feelings of stress, loneliness, and over-exertion.
Even though you have a lot on your plate this holiday season, it is important to remember that you are not alone. There are a number of ways to make the holidays a little easier as a single parent. Here are some tips on how to do it — from a single mom who has been there and done that.
Planning the Holiday Season
As with any time of year, planning is essential to making the holidays a little easier as a single parent. This includes holiday decoration, gift shopping, and meal preparation. You may want to start by deciding how you want to celebrate the holidays. If your family is spread out across different states or countries, hosting a party may not be an option. It might be best for you to take the holidays as they come and enjoy them as they come.
Another important part of planning is ensuring that you and your children know the schedule and that everyone’s needs are met. This…
