How Do You Balance Work And Single Parenthood?
Balancing work and single parenthood may seem like an impossible task. Get good child care, banish stress and guilt, and tackle one thing at a time to keep up the balancing act. Decide what your priorities are. If having a fabulously successful career is what will make you happy, then go for it. If focusing on your family is what is important to you, then make that your priority. Realize that whether you are at work or at home, you are going to feel guilt. Don’t get hung up on it. See it and get past it. Working is important to support your family, and spending time with your family is something you can’t give up. Do each thing well, one at a time. When you are home, give your kids your full attention. When you are at work, put all your energy into your job. Get dependable child care. You will not be able to concentrate on work or even keep a good job if you frequently have a no-show sitter or have to worry about whether your children are well cared for while you are gone. Ask friends,
