Parenting is one of the world's hardest jobs.
If you're a single parent, the difficulties might seem almost insurmountable.
But you're not alone.
Millions of families are single-parent households.
There are a few tips that can help make things a bit easier on you and your kids.
First of all, remember to take good care of yourself.
Take some time wherever you can find it to keep yourself sane and happy.
If you don't take care of yourself, you won't be able to take the best possible care of your family.
Next, make sure to spend quality family time together.
It doesn't take too much time to play a game or to cook dinner together.
Time spent like this is valuable and precious to any family.
Then, get some help.
Look to family, friends, or community groups for moral and practical support.
You can swap child-watching duties with other parents in exchange for alone time.
You can also look online for support and answers.
Maintain your confidence in the face of obstacles, and teach your children to do the same.
Your example will be a powerful lesson.
Many single parents get caught in the trap and focus on what they don't want in their lives or look at the glass half empty instead of half full.
Simple tips such as taking time out with your kids to set goals together for what you do want in your everyday lives, as well as saying thankful for the good things that have happened each day (no matter how small), can really make a difference in what comes your way.
No matter what challenges you face as a single parent, you want your kids to be happy.
They can learn to approach obstacles with positive ideas, build strong relationships and other valuable skills with your example.
Raising children on your own is not easy, as we all know.
But it is possible, and you are not alone.
Keep yourself and your children happy with the right tools.