Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs in the world. But when you’re a single parent, all the parenting responsibilities fall upon one person–you. You’re the head cook, nurse and housekeeper. And you’re the chauffeur too. Instead of having a partner to help you out each day, you fly solo. According to Healthychildren.org, “single parents must provide greater support for their children while they themselves may feel alone.” But despite the many challenges single parents face, there are ways to make the job a little less stressful.  (more…)

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Reality check: being a single parent is never going to be easy. Unless someone invents a way to pause time, single parenting will continue to stretch even the best among us. If you’re a single parent, then you already know this. You also already know that it’s rewarding enough to offset the copious challenges that come your way on a daily basis. Still, it’s always nice to make you and your kids’ lives run a bit smoother. Here are some tips.

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