About Today: Shout-Out to Single Parents

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Today Today is Single Parents Day, so we're honoring the 14 million single parents in America who are essentially doing "double duty" when it comes to raising their children. Benefits of Being a Single Parent While you may not think of being a single parent family as a bonus, there definitely are positive effects that can help prepare your child for the "real world." 25 Reasons to be Proud of Yourself How to Start Your Own Support Group Search Related Topics:  effects of single parenting  coping strategies  divorce and children 21 Ways to Get Out of a Rut As a single mom or dad, day-to-day responsibilities can often feel overwhelming. Avoid burnout and get a fresh start with these tips. Learn to Make "Me Time" Legitimate Work-From-Home Jobs Are You Ready to Start Dating? Search Related Topics:  taking care of yourself  journaling  Be a Better Parent Because as a single parent you have a unique relationship with your child, you may also be vulnerable to one of the most common parenting mistakes. Tips for Newly Single Parents 5 Ways to Help Your Kids Manage the Effects of Divorce Search Related Topics:  single parenting  house rules  discipline 10 Backup Child Care Solutions It's inevitable that your child will get sick and you won't be able to take off work. Always have a plan. What to do When You're Sick How to Interview a Potential Babysitter 6 Sample Joint Custody Schedules Search Related Topics:  backup childcare  sick days  staying healthy Related Searches Single Parents Single Mother Dating Partners Dating Government Grants Mother Grants Featured Articles Follow About.com on Pinterest Encouraging Words for Raising Kids on Your Own Quiz: Are You Taking Good Care of Yourself? How to Establish Temporary Guardianship 10 Ways to Build Trust with Your Ex Learn Child Custody Laws by State   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement