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If you are a single parent, face the prolonged absences of a military spouse, a stay-at-home dad or care for children and elders at the same time, the following information can help you manage your situation.
Single-Parent Families
If you are a single parent, you are not alone. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that more than 27 percent of American children live in a single parent home.
In addition to the normal challenges of parenting, single parents may need to address issues such as:
- Children’s greater risk for behavioral and social problems, low self-esteem or poor school performance.
- Lack of personal time.
- Restricted social life.
- Financial stress.
- Loneliness or grief following the loss of a spouse.
- Potential conflict with a former spouse, including visitation and custody issues.
- Insecurity about making parenting decisions on your own.
- Dating or entering new relationships while raising a family.
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