single mom

Philippines
August 1, 2012 4:12am CST
what advice can you give for a single mom?
15 responses
1 Aug 12
That's a tough role, so you must have loads of strength and patience. Just have faith when you're going through some difficulties. God bless all those single parents.
25 Aug 12
Be a strong single mother, great and never give up :) God loves you so much all single moms
@GemmaR (8517)
1 Aug 12
Being a single parent is always hard, but the good news is that there are a lot of people who are in your shoes and this means that you know you are going to be able to do it because so many other people have done before you. The best thing that you can do is try to talk to your friends and family and explain that you're a little bit worried about how you're going to cope. You will probably find that they will do everything that they possibly can in order to help you through your difficult times, and that is great news because it means that you don't have to worry about having to get through it on your own.
@jakie18 (233)
• Philippines
1 Aug 12
Racing a kid is really a hard thing for both mother and father, how much more for a single parent who needs to be a mother and father in one. Patience will surely be a virtue for you but always remember that it will be a great achievement in a long run. Have faith that in time you will surpass all the hardships that will come your way.
@Shavkat (137184)
• Philippines
8 Oct 12
Try to put yourself together, look forward to the future that will be bestowed upon you. Think for your child's welfare, I am sure you will be a good mom. Good day!
• South Africa
24 Mar 13
Be extra careful with the men you date and what you do with them, its not just you anymore you have a child involved that you need to think of as well.
@csauer17 (33)
• United States
22 Mar 13
My mom has been a single widowed mother for four years now. It's not easy. It's definitely stressful and at times extremely frustrating but I must say she is the best parent any child could have. She's the mother of four beautiful girls and we all look up to her for what she does, what she's been through, and what she's going through. Money's always tight but we find ways to cope around that. I definitely look up to single mothers. My mom is a single, unemployed woman who still manages to buy us the things we want, need, and keeps a roof over our heads. It's not easy but what you could do is apply for food stamps and social security if you don't have a job. Worry about your child's needs before you worry about wants, always. Remember that you are playing both parent's roles as well.
@MsSuzz (13)
• United States
14 Apr 13
Many years ago, I was in the position of being a single mother to two great kids. The one thing I wish I had known was to take a little bit of time to just enjoy your kids. It is very easy to get caught up in work and the responsibilities of running a home. Be careful so you don't miss some of the special, little moments with your kids. You'll never be able to get these back.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
29 Aug 12
Being a single mom is a difficult job. But what you need is a strong free will to handle all things that you need in rearing your child/children. Family and friend support is an integral part in boosting the morale of single moms. Be always in contact with dear ones to make things easier for you.
• India
6 Aug 12
Be nice.. Give lots of love to your kids.. Take good care.. :)
@factorial (977)
• Philippines
13 Aug 12
Just raise your child/children as God fearing... give them good education... let them be good productive citizens of your country...
@riempie9 (1021)
• South Africa
6 Aug 12
My advice for a single mom with kids is to love your kids and show them as both mother and father the right way to live. They are dependent on you. Don't put them aside for a man. You are alone now and the one that must take care of their needs, educate, love and guide them. All too soon they are grown up and are gone and you will always wonder if you have done enough, but that is the way it goes.
• Philippines
6 Aug 12
I'm a mother of 1 year and 7 months old baby boy. He is my piece of heaven. One thing I realized? Being single mom is not easy. It's one of the toughest job I ever know. As a single mom, what I can advised to you is to be brave at all times and always put God in the center of your life and everything will follow.
• Pakistan
6 Aug 12
single mom have great difficulties. i think single mom's should find work somewhere and other people should help her.
• United States
7 Aug 12
The most important thing is staying away from bad relationships. My daughter is 6 now. Her father and I split up when she was six months old. Personally, no matter what you are able to provide financially, being emotionally stable is the most valuable tool to have. There are relationships that you may need to turn down because the other person is not a good example on your child. There are relationships that would be great for the child and not for you. Single mom's need to be picky above all else in order to make children the top priority in their life.
• United States
14 Aug 12
VERYYYY tough role and i can tell you that you will have those bad days that you just want to throw your hands up n say i give up but like i said its a tough role no one said itll be easy whether planned or not n ive been doing it for four years with 2 children, everyday seems like things keep getting harder but when you really look back to the begining you realize youve came a LONGGG way n your sooo much stronger than you started and FOR THAT your child/children are gona appreciate it just as much, remember your doing it all for your baby:)
1 Aug 12
I'm a single mum of 3 children. All boys aged 2, 7 and 10. There are days they really stress me but i just have to step back. I find dealing with everything when it happens is best and then moving on. You are not a machine you are a person that primarily has children to look after but dont forget your needs. I find when i give myself a little bit of time I am much happier, calmer and as a result can work with my children much better. A happy, contented mum = contented, happy children.