What You Will Learn
I've been a single mom from the start. Although there are times when a second parent would be wonderful, single parenting is mostly manageable. I do notice that there are things my coupled friends do as parents that I do not. For example, rent a video and watch a movie when the kids are asleep. I just don't have time for that. But, I have a clean kitchen, my child wears matching socks, etc... I think any number of plans to get some extra help could work out: rent out a room to a student, hire a babysitter, etc. I was really worried about getting help when my son was first born, but I found a babysitter at a reasonable cost who is so wonderful that I feel really lucky she's in my child's life. Good luck, and you can do it!
Happy single mama
Journal Entry
Please take a few minutes to answer the following questions:
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What is something you think you manage well as a parent? What is something you would like to manage better as a parent?
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Watch this video. It reminds you how important it is to be a good parent right now.
About This Unit
This video pointed out that you can help your children at this time by just being a good parent. Research has shown that effective parenting skills are critical. They are more important than effective co-parenting. Co-parenting is important. But even if you and your co-parent do not get along, you can help your children. You can do that by being a good parent whenever you care for them.
In this unit we will talk about 2 key parenting and family skills.
Managing Communication. We will help you learn to communicate with your co-parent and with your children.
Managing Conflict. We will give you some skills that you can use with any conflict.
After you finish this unit, you should be able to:
Demonstrate positive ways to communicate with your co-parent and your children.
Describe ways to help your children stay in contact with various family members.
Demonstrate positive ways to manage conflict.
