Single-parent survival strategies

Being a single-parent can be stressful. Here are some tips for taking care of yourself while taking care of your child.

Watch out for too many changes in your life. Change causes stress and you have enough right now.
Accept help. It’s unrealistic to think that you can do it alone.
Manage your own emotions so you will be able to help your children manage their emotions
Give your children permission to talk to you about their feelings.
Let go of your need for perfection.
Be flexible and find creative ways to solve problems
Learn to set priorities. Do the most important things first
Trust your gut feelings. Pay attention to your instincts and act on them.
Simplify as many things as possible in your life.
Teach yourself to let go of guilt. You don’t have time for it and it’s not necessary.
Focus on issues you have control over. If something is beyond your control, don’t waste your emotions on it.
Learn to be assertive. You can’t say yes to every request.
Find ways to take care of your body. Get regular checkups and make time to exercise. You need rest now, more than ever.
Do at least one fun thing for yourself every week.
Get together with other single-parent families. Sharing times with people facing similar issues can help you feel normal.

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