Raising a child is like an ocean voyage — it can be full of raging storms, rough waves and occasional sunny tranquility. It's hard enough with a partner but when someone does it alone, the difficulty rises to a whole new level.
Parents all over the world are successfully and joyfully raising children by themselves. According to Parents, just because a woman is steering a one-person kayak rather than a two-person canoe doesn't mean she can't handily navigate the tumultuous waters of parenthood. These secrets can help a single mom for her solo parenting journey.
A single mom should work at having a social life. Office happy hours, a girlfriend's jewelry party and an impromptu date all take a backseat to your child.
As the only parent, a single mom is needed at home physically and emotionally. But be warned: It's important not to become a recluse or to feel sorry for oneself, Wealthy Single Mommy says.
Taking care of herself is important for single parents. While a trip to a luxury spa would certainly be nice for a single mom, self-care in the early days of parenting is more about paying attention to the basic needs. These are all too easy to neglect, especially if one doesn't have a partner.
A solo mom definitely needs help. It's a single mom's instinct to feel like she needs to do it all but that's not realistic or rational. Despite what other people say or do, no one is a "Super Mom."
It fine for a single mom to ask for help and accept its especially if one has no other parent to pitch in. In the beginning, it will be hard to loosen the reins of control but eventually, it will feel comforting to know that help is a phone call away.
It would also be nice for single moms to take part in a community. A strong community can provide emotional support and a sense of belonging and the perfect antidote to the isolation brought on by solo parenting.
A single mom should not just focus on other single parents. The more varied the community, the richer it will be.
