Keeping the Stress out of Single Parenting
Researched through personal experience!
Budget Your Money. Even if you are living paycheck to paycheck like most of us, knowing how much money goes to where can be a big help. This gives you the relief that the bills are being paid, with a feel of how much you can spend on allowance, school photos, birthday gifts, entertainment or just You!
Keep a Daily Schedule. Time is important, so teach that to the kids by implementing a routine. Put together a schedule reflecting chore & homework time. If the kids know their daily routine then it gives them something fun to work for when the Room is clean or the garbage is taken out. Don't be afraid to make your own chores so that your children see you set a positive example.
Let Your Kids be Kids. Even though taking on Single Parenting has sometimes forced you to become serious and lacking laughter, remember those precious children never asked to be in this situation. Don't force them to grow up any faster and deal with the "Single Parent Issues" that we have to deal with. They are still kids and they shouldn't have to worry about anything other than "Kid Issues."
Stay Positive about the Other Parent. No matter the circumstances, don't down talk the other parent. If the Other Parent isn't paying child support, it's none of the kids business and shouldn't be something that is talked about if not brought up by the child. Whether the parent is around or away, it shouldn't matter. We once saw good in that person and regardless of how it is now, your child may always think the world of that Other Parent. In time the truth always comes out, and the only way a child will know is discovering for themselves.
Communicate to Your Children About the Special Circumstances of Your Family. You can keep your kids informed without telling them everything. If you talk to your kids early on, when they are ready, you can avoid having them learn from a distant relative, some other child from school or even a stranger.
Spend Quality Time with Your Children. Keeping your family going takes a lot of energy and a good amount of Quality time away from the kids. Set out a time each day to read, play a game, play on the computer or even learn something new. It could be 2 hours or 20 minutes. What matters is that your child know it's his/her time and they will look forward to each and every day.
Find Support and Use it. There is a lot of help out there, including the resources in this newsletter. Take advantage of them. They're there for you to utilize. I always keep in mind that one day soon I won't need them and I can turn around and help others in the same situation.
Take Time for Yourself. You may always have your children around, but don't forget you are still one person. Keep yourself healthy and feeling positive about being a parent. I know it gets tough and you feel like you are all alone, but you're not. Take some time out to spend with yourself or even to hang out with friends. Adult conversation and a movie is always nice after a long Saturday of nonstop giggling and cartoons!
About The Author
Marta Dodd is a Single mom and Webmaster of www.navygirl.com and www.onemilitaryparent.com. She has been a single mom for 12 years and is also serving in the United States Naval Reserve. Balancing Single Parenthood and the military is a challenging task which she shares with the world. Stop by her website and see what this ambitious lady is up to!
WNQA Articles:
Myth or Reality? Dads Have Pregnancy Pains
Ah hah. So you thought that it was just your spouse who would gain weight and experience morning sickness, bloating and nausea.
10 Organic Gardening Uses Of Comfrey
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is just one of those plants that every organic garden must have growing. It also has great merit as a medicinal plant. This plant serves us so well. Propagation is by root division. But be careful with this plant as it will grow from the tiniest piece of root.
Disabled Dating
Dating Directory Internet Jewish Personals: A second service to check out is "Book of Matches" a clever play on words. Free online dating makes you browse for people you might be interested in meeting. At the same time you can post your profile and often receive emails from members of the free online dating website at absolutely no cost. One of the key differences is that with online dating all of the action is done via the internet.
Exercise And Cellulite - The Body Of Your Dreams
In just twelve weeks of weight training, you will see your thighs, hips, buttocks, and stomach becoming tight, toned, cellulite free, and defined Depending upon how out of shape and/or overweight you are, you may have reached your perfect body at that point
Leap Year Marriage for Top Dating Companies, EasyDate and SpeedDater
EasyDate complements its portfolio of services for singles in the UK and Europe through the recent acquisition of SpeedDater.
The Reality of Attraction and Dating in a Post Modern Society
Many men today are confused as to how to attract and deal with women. Today our women are more beautiful (through natural selection and beautification), capable and empowered than at any point in history, and though this is a wonderful thing, it's had many ramifications when it comes to relationships.
Giving Your Children Credit Cards: Is it Crazy, or is it Responsible Parenting?
Giving Your Children Credit Cards:
Is it Crazy, or is it Responsible Parenting?
What Parents Should Know About Teaching Their Kids to be Financially Responsible
Abs Workout Exercise And Diet
If you want rock hard visible rock hard abs diet abs workouts and exercises alone will not do it. You have probably already tried the latest ab gadgets, ab pills or burning pills and have yet to see results but feel like failure trying to reach that goal. No matter how hard you try the truth is you may never see real results.
Can Dietrine Carb Blocker (Really Help You Lose Weight Effectively|Is Dietrine Carb Blocker Truly Effective for Weight Loss}}}?
Dieting can be a real pain if you have food cravings. It takes so much sacrifice to miss out your favorite food just because they have more calories than your diet can tolerate. If this is your case, Dietrine Carb Blocker should help you.
Bodybuilding, Weight Loss, and Exercise Tips – Goal Setting for Long Term Results
My name is Greg Ryan. I am a fitness expert, professional bodybuilder, personal trainer to movie stars, former employee of Kathy Smith and have over 50,000 hours of paid personal training sessions under my belt.
Hydroponics at Home - An Alternative of Soil Gardening
General Hydroponics - Learning the Basics
I Have Bought Numerous Stationery Exercise Bikes But Lack The Will Power To Keep Using Them
There are many people who like to do their exercise routines at home. For a long time, stationary exercise bikes were the most common type of exercise equipment you would find in anyone?s home. For the most part, this is still true. Though there are many more advanced types of exercise equipment out there, most people still like the simplicity and ease of using an exercise bike. If they aren?t using one, chances are good that you will find one in their attic or their basement collecting dust.
Weight Loss Options -- Infrared Radiant Heat Saunas (IR Saunas)
Infrared Radiant Heat (IRRH) is a form of radiation that penetrates the outer surface of objects, including human skin. Heat is generated as the infrared energy interacts with and penetrates the skin surface.