Single Parent?
By Inklings
@Inklings (1255)
United States
10 responses
@creativedreamweaver (7297)
• United States
6 Nov 06
I was a single parent for several years, plus my next hubby was a long haul trucker gone 6 weeks at a time, so I was basically a single parent then too.
My best advice is to make sure and take time for yourself. You should take at least a half hour every day, if you can. Make sure you do something FUN that you like to do, not a "MOM/DAD" thing, at least once a week. Also, remember to play with your kids. I don't think I did enough of that. One last comment...if you believe in God, get involved in a nearby church, it will not only help you, but your children as well.
@ErrollLeVant (4353)
• United States
21 Jan 07
Amen to all you have said, CDW. I would encourage a single parent not to give into the feelings of resentment or self pity that are sure to offer themselves to you frequently!
@jalucas143 (72)
• United States
11 Nov 06
I like your response. Very simple. As I get older I've found that the simplest things are sometimes the hardest to get. Once you get it, it's like, duh, I can't believe I didn't know that already. Thanks
@jalucas143 (72)
• United States
11 Nov 06
I like your response. Very simple. As I get older I've found that the simplest things are sometimes the hardest to get. Once you get it, it's like, duh, I can't believe I didn't know that already. Thanks
@wmg2006 (5381)
• United States
23 Jan 07
I was a single parent for my sons whole life, he is 19. My advice to any parent is to remember the kids did not ask to be born and they sure did not ask to be born in your life. So love them, enjoy them and make every day count. Watch the world through their eyes, teach them in baby steps, have patience with them. Guide them in the right way, teach all good things and hope for the best!
@spangle (88)
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27 Feb 07
I'm single after 20 years of marriage, bringing up a teenage daughter. It's hard. But, most days we do fine. You just have to be honest with each other and do the best you can.
And try to keep you sense of humour, which during the worst bits in our daily lives, I have sometimes lost sight of...but, it's a momentary lapse, you have to believe in yourself and your ability to be the best parent you can be!
@marief2rnurse (2704)
• United States
21 Jan 07
Love your kids. Spend as much time with them. Try to never shout at your kids. Hug and kiss them all the time. Tell them you love them. Take good care of yourself. Keep yourself beautiful/handsome. Get a new haircut, get a facial, get a massage, a manicure once in a while. Spend some time alone when you need it. Do what you like as long as it doesn't hurt anyone.
@mikee_meeh (168)
• Philippines
25 Feb 07
I am not. But since I have friends who are, I would say that they should be proud of themselves not because they make mistakes but because they are courageous enough to bring that child on their own without a partner. =)
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
21 Jan 07
I was single parent and it is not easy. Life goes on and your kids will reward your effort.
@HighPriestess (739)
• Melbourne, Florida
21 Jan 07
The best thing I can think of to tell single parents is to make sure you take time to take care of yourself. If you don't, soon you will find that you have nothing left to give.
