Any tips on single parenting anybody? I am about to be a single mom of 2 girls ages 3 and 1.5?

Here's a few suggestions:





1. Find reliable child care so you can work, or go back to school, if you need a better job.





2. Don't start bringing every man you date into your home. I would suggest dating no less than 6 months before you introduce 'new guy' to your children. Not every relationship you'll start is going to end up well. It will confuse your daughters and may end up giving them the impression that they NEED a man in their lives... even if the relationship is not good. Always make sure they feel you love them over and above whomever else you might meet.





3. Try not to alienate them from their father... unless you have solid evidence that they are unsafe with him. That includes saying negative things about him. Make sure you don't let your own anger with him (for whatever reason) become your daughter's issues.





4. Let them be a part of both your own, and your ex's families.





5. Always keep the lines of commuication opened for them. Any subject. Any time.





6. Other than work/school, spend as much time with them as possible. Studies have actually shown that just being with them, as opposed to 'doing things' with them promotes emotional health.





7. Don't fall into the 'friend' trap. Children need a parent to set boundaries. Although they won't always seem to appreciate it, in the long run it helps them to feel safe, loved, and grow up to be emotionallly healthy adults. Be a loving parent. They'll find 'friends' at school.Any tips on single parenting anybody? I am about to be a single mom of 2 girls ages 3 and 1.5?
Just be the best mommy you can be to your little girls. The way I see it is you have the best of both worlds, you get to be mommy and daddy and if you do it right your girls will adore you. Im not saying it will be easy, but in my opinion, even when the father is around it still isn't always easy...men tend to be not very helpful when it comes to kids...not all men, but most of the time you should count on doing everything yourself.Any tips on single parenting anybody? I am about to be a single mom of 2 girls ages 3 and 1.5?
Pray. Daily and often. Ask for guidance and strength.


Family is important if they are supportive and not negative tearing you down and your decisions. Find a wise uncle or aunt and get their advice. Be mindful of predatory males who will use this situation to get you to do stupid stuff so you will ';hang on'; to them, trust me they are not worth it. The right man will come along one day and will see what kind of mother you are.





Above all give your girls the life that will allow them to see a loving mother making good choices as an example to live by when they get older.





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always say ';i love you'; and lots of kisses. my kids were only a little older then yours when i became a single mom. play with them and read to them. never say bad things about their dad. always smile. but let them know when you are sad and they will understand.





i wish you the best of luck. when families offer to watch them for you say ';YES';. you also need time for yourself.
Yeah -- When family, or friends, offer help, don't be too proud to accept. It's hard to do it all as a single person, and help is always a good thing...





And also the obvious, don't bring every man you meet around your children, date for a few months before doing the introduction...
no, but i wish you luck. i have nothing but respect for single mothers!