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Single Not Solo
Resources and Support for Moms When They Need It Most
By Jacqueline Bodnar
Tricia Novak of Oaklyn, N.J., knows firsthand all the trials and tribulations of being a single parent with an infant. Although her son is grown now, she remembers the experience as if it were yesterday. Having been a single parent throughout his entire childhood, she also knows how important it is for single moms to seek support.
Along with getting a great deal of support from her sister, Novak found that reading books on single parenting helped her a lot. "These books allowed me to understand that a lot of things I was experiencing were normal and that single parenting was very different from a two-parent home," says Novak. Another thing she did was learn ways to reduce and manage the stress of daily life. "I focused on being the best mom I could and to enjoy every day with my son being a single mother," she adds.
No one can do the job of parenting alone. Even for married couples there are still struggles, and they receive support in a variety of ways. "We all need practical support, emotional support, time with other adults and time alone," says Kennedy-Moore. There are a lot of ways that people can get support. Knowing the options available to them is the first step for all single parents.
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Single Not Solo by Pixitwinsmom on 06/24/2009 08:52PM
I have been looking for sites about single parents of twins. I found some of your resourses REALLY helpful. I have 2 older kids 19 an 17 that I also raised, but had my parents help. This time around my mom is 80! It is a whole new ballgame! Help please! LOL Really! Any ideas are welcome.