Mens Womens Health

We all have visions and dreams of a perfect family. Most of us have grown up with the idea of a perfect family which includes mom, dad and children.

However, these days this may not be the case. Quite a large percentage of parent population is single by choice or circumstances. Single parenting can be an ordeal since it means that you need to be playing the role of both the provider and nurturer to your child. Sometimes, this can be tough and it’s quite natural to get frustrated and depressed. This depression and frustration can be passed on to the child knowingly or unknowingly and can hamper the growth and development of your child.

If you are a single parent and reeling under the demands of the job, then here are some tips that will make your life simple and happy.

Appreciation and Gratitude

As human beings most of us focus on what we don’t have and ignore our blessings. This can lead to frustration and depression. Moreover, this makes us get into a negative state and we attract negativity towards us. Hence, it’s important to let bygones be bygones and focus on what we are blessed with. You can maintain a gratitude journal every day and list new things that you are really grateful for.

Meditation and Prayer

Prayer is perhaps the most powerful medium to dissolve your stress and strains and have a calm, serene mind. Focus on all the good things you want in your life. You can meditate early morning in peace before your children get up. That gives a good start to your day.

Take Care of Yourself

As a single parent you are the most important person for your children. Hence it is important to take care of your self first. Lead a healthy life, don’t indulge in bad habits, and be happy. If you take care of yourself, your children will also learn to value themselves as human beings and have high self esteem.

Encourage your children and let them grow. Children are not perfect; they are just fledglings learning to fly. Hence, do not criticize them too much lest they become self conscious and have low self esteem. Point out the faults in a positive way and let them learn by doing. Don’t encourage spoon feeding.

Don’t Cling On To Your Children

As single parents, we often make the mistake of clinging on to our children since they are the only people we love. However, you need to keep in perspective that if you cling to your child today, tomorrow they may shrug you off. Let your children develop into independent beings.

Love Expressed Is Love Doubled

We often forget this phrase and assume that our children know that we love them. Express your love to your kids by hugging them every night and when they wake up. Tell them stories or sing them lullabies in bed. This may not take more then 15 minutes in a day but it will tell your children that you really care.

Single parenting is a tough job, but you need to remember that God has chosen you for it because he knows you are capable. Hence, just remember to have fun and be happy!

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