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The Most Rewarding Part About Being a Single Parent

I think it's the same reward as being a coupled parent: being blessed enough to witness these amazing young creatures grow, learn and develop their own unique personalities. The struggles feel concentrated quite often because there is no one to share the responsibility, but the rewards far outweigh any challenges.

A Piece of Advice for Other Single Parents

Try to be intentional. I think that we all create a legacy — a story — for our children whether we want to or not. If we are intentional about it, we get to write the story. If we only react, we give that power away to other people. Our kids deserve to hear our authentic voice.

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1. Cupcake Sundays
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3. 11 Things

The Most Rewarding Part About Being a Single Parent

The best part about being a single parent is being able to impact your child's life in such a positive way. It isn't always pretty or perfect, but you do your best.

A Piece of Advice for Other Single Parents

To forgive yourself for the things you cannot do. You are only one person. Let it go.

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2. The First Date: Nervous Jitters, Little White Lies and Hot Kisses
3. Secrets to a Happy Relationship

The Most Rewarding Part About Being a Single Parent

I grew up with a single parent and I think that the relationship that single parents have with their children is essentially different. You spend so much one-on-one time with them that a special kind of friendship seems to come out of it. Not that married parents aren't friends with their children but when it is just you and your child the family structure is so very different. And often times in a good way.

A Piece of Advice for Other Single Parents

Don't get caught up in the label. I have always hated calling myself a single parent because it puts this emphasis on my marital status. There are so many stereotypes put on single mothers and many people get caught up in that.  

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1. The Story Behind the Kid
2. Everydayness
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 The Most Rewarding Part About Being a Single Parent

The sense of achievement in knowing that I have raised my two daughters on my own and they are growing up to be sensible, kind, caring young women.

A Piece of Advice for Other Single Parents

Find your own way of coping with everything. Everyone is different, but for me it meant keeping to strict routines (bedtime, bathtime, mealtimes, etc).

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1. The Positive Side of Being a Single Parent
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