Bringing up a child single-handedly is an ongoing challenge. It's difficult and worries you as a parent. You will glad to hear that there are many families out there. So here I will share with you the guide practical tips to go ahead and help you raise your child with ease:
To manage the day to day stress as a single parent:
It's worth noting that always give your child the affection, care, and support they need from you. This should become your priority.
Give your quality time to them. Take their bag, help them to do their homework, prepare them to study for the next examinations. Appreciate them when they bring home and talk about their achievements.
Break down their day into different activities. The main idea is to make a routine for them. The day may begin from waking up in the morning. The child should learn to brush the teeth, changing the clothes. You are the one to take your child to school in the morning and take it back in the afternoon.
As a parent, you should also set a time for playing. Any game will do. Take your child to the community garden for playing football, swimming in the bathtub, etc. Get the time set for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Brushing the teeth every night then going to bed on time. Take appropriate steps to help the child to adhere to it.
It sometimes becomes difficult to take care of the child especially if you have long hours of work at the office. It is always good to look or ask your neighbor or friend about a better daycare center or a babysitter to look after your child when you are not around.
It is not a piece of good advice to depend on the older son or daughter to look after the siblings. It's also not a good idea to give your child to your friend or neighbor. They have their priories. They may not give the attention and care you give your child as a single parent.
4. Put the boundaries:Always communicate your child about the regulations and outcomes to your child. To talk about a few here are talking to respect with everyone. How much time does a child spend on television watching cartoons? The nanny or babysitter should also be on the same page for this.
Accept the new role of single parent. Don't blame yourself for the separation. Move on with your life. Do not allow your child to suffer because of it.
Take time for meditation. Always eat a balanced and healthy diet. Just go out with your friends, neighbors to a public park. Try to take a break from your busy routine for yourself. Go to sleep on time.
Do the Google search for support groups for single parents. Talk to different community centers, join them. Speak to other single parents, learn from their experiences. The point I want to raise here is to engage with the community around you. It can be neighbors etc.
It's quite normal to become a single parent. It's pretty fine to look after your child as a single caregiver. Live with each other with happiness. Share a common hobby and activity. Delegate some of the responsibilities to your child as time passes. Bear in mind it should fit the appropriate age group. Just crack jokes and share your daily routines.
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