Single Mom Conquers All

Can you be a good parent when you also need help?  Being a good parent is tough; being a good single mom is next to impossible.  However, because of the love burning inside of you, you reach for the skies to give your child all the opportunities you can, while also making sure they aren't spoiled.

Be frugal and wise.
Make your own baby foods when your baby is ready for solids. Not only will this allow you to control what you are feeding them, it will also save you a ton of money. Having a child is extremely expensive so you need to cut costs wherever you can. Put some food in the crock-pot before you go to bed and blend it into a jar when you wake up.

Manage your kid’s rest time to free you to do your online business.
Be consistent about naptimes and bedtimes to help your days run smoothly. Kids thrive on routine, and skimping on the amount of sleep they get can impact their health and overall well-being. Check with your pediatrician to see how much sleep each of your children needs, and make it a priority to stick to a regular schedule as much as possible.  This will also be very helpful in managing your online business. 

Listen to your kids.
Beyond just trying to make excuses and complain, your kids could be telling you things.  If you are listening to them you can correct a lot of issues before they get out of control. They need to feel like they can talk to you and that you will actually listen and not just hear what you want to hear.

Teach your kids to earn their keep.
A great parenting tip is to make your child earn the money you give them. A simple way of doing this is to offer them an allowance if they do some work around the house. This will teach them some work ethic and also the value of working for their money.  It is also important to guide them on how to spend the money they’ve earned.  Teach them these great values while they are still young.

Be your kid’s first teacher; sex education included.
Although the schools today are attempting to play a larger role in a child's life in terms of sexual education, you should still teach this topic in detail. You might be embarassed to talk about it, but your kid needs to know about sex. Inculcate Christian values so they avoid STDs and unplanned pregnancy.

Know your kid's personality.
Your kids have different attitudes and personalities.  You must be able to adjust your parenting style depending on your child’s character.  If you have a child who is acting out it would be wise to spend more time with him. By spending more time with your child you will know his unique personality and be able to better address any issue more intelligently. As such, both of you will get along much better.

Becoming a good single parent is tough and is next to impossible; but IT IS POSSIBLE!