Single parenting can be an intensely emotional experience, full of lots of ups and downs. It’s natural to feel a wide range of emotions any given day with the many responsibilities and life demands coming your way. Some moments will
Single Parenting: Create Ground Rules & Structure
Setting clear ground rules and establishing routines promotes structure and stability for your kids. When your kids know what to expect, it is easier to get things done, enforce discipline, and promote healthy interactions within your family. Whenever possible, try
Navigating Single Parenting: Series Introduction
Single parenting is becoming more and more common, with 34% of children in the US living in a single parent household in 2017 (KIDS COUNT, 2019). Single parent families are unique and diverse; they may be headed by mothers, fathers,
Honesty & Integrity
Honesty and integrity build a strong foundation for happy, healthy, and safe relationships. Strive to be open and honest in your relationships!
Strive to be Thoughtful
Strive to be thoughtful in your relationships! When you put in extra thought and time to do something special for the people you love, you are showing them that they are valued and important to you. This doesn’t mean you
The Intention of Understanding
When we approach disagreements or arguments with the intention of understanding, instead of winning, we can come to a place of mutual respect and build healthier relationships!
Understanding Your Emotions
An important part of engaging in healthy communication is understanding and processing your emotions. When you are able to regulate your emotions, you can convey your thoughts and feelings calmly and clearly.
Reach Out for Help
Sibling relationships are complex and layered, and sometimes they can be really challenging to navigate. If you find yourself struggling with how to best support your children in developing a healthy sibling relationship and are unsure of what your
Parentification
Parentification occurs when one child takes on a parenting role to take care of another sibling, or in some cases, a parent. This may look like making lunches or cooking dinner for the family, cleaning the home, paying the
One-on-one Time
A great way to support healthy sibling relationships is to spend individual time with each child! Finding the time to plan individual activities with each child can be challenging when you’re juggling a busy schedule; however, it can make