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Hope, Health, and Happiness. Would you like to live your life with less stress and more happiness? Discover how to take small steps towards a healthier, happier, more resilient you. Stress is a powerful force in life. It can bring about illness, destroy relationships and cause chaos. There is not a one-size-fits-all coping strategy for dealing with stress. Our goal is to put a plan together that helps us to deal with the sources of stress, take care of ourselves during those stressful times, and allows us to reach out to those around us for support. The Work Smart Live Smart flash briefing focuses on helping you to Harness Your Energy, Build Your Resiliency and Protect Your Mental Health!
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Monday Aug 24, 2020
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Single parent, lone parent, one-parent family, independent parent, non-married parent, alone parent, autonomous parent: these are the words or terms used to identify, or self-identify, adults who parent independently.
These labels can carry stigma with them which can impact family well-being and identity.
Interestingly, according to Statistics Canada, the proportion of lone parents in our nation is not drastically different from what it was 100 years ago, nor is it that much different in the US. But what does differ, is the reason behind those numbers, that is, a modern-day choice of relationship status versus a latter-day result of circumstance, often related to mortality rates.
We know from research, that resources, such as money, time and community support have a more significant impact on child and parent experience and/or outcome than a parent’s relationship status.
When you parent alone – whether due to divorce, the loss of your partner, or having a partner who works away from home for long periods of time – trying to manage the family situation can be an overwhelming task at times.
Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Single Parent Family Day:
If you are a lone parent, it is important to find time and ways to take care of your own needs. There is a quote that I like that says, “how thin can I spread myself before I no longer exist?” We must take care of our own needs before we can take care of our family.
You need to find supports within your extended family, work, and community.
However, do remember that you are a team. Each of you have a role to play on the team. Divy up the chores and responsibilities and stick to a routine as much as possible. Predictability can help conquer the chaos.
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