Move over St. Patty--just when you thought Hallmark had every holiday covered, here's a new one: Saturday, March 21, is "Single Parent Appreciation Day!" While you probably won't see it in bold letters on your calendar, if you're a single parent it is a good excuse to put on your best outfit, call on a few friends, and go out on the town without the kids for a change! Or treat yourself and the kids to a special trip for all of you like to Disney. And if you're not a single parent but know one that is, you may want to offer to take them out or even watch the kids for a few hours and give them a break (thanks Leslie & Joe for doing this for me already! :)
As we all know, being a single parent has a multitude of challenges that are unique to the situation. But there are resources out there that can help. I have recently come across the book, "Parenting on Your Own," by author Lynda Hunter. This book is written in a "Q & A" fashion, where single parents ask a variety of questions from legal issues like custody and child support to how to deal with your emotions as a single parent to dating and getting remarried. It is an easy read and has some insightful information for single parents.
So here's a "Happy Single Parent Appreciation Day" shout-out to all the single parents in South Florida (and beyond). Make it a great day to celebrate your greatest gift: your family!
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