If your co-parent is not involved in your children’s lives, you are likely to find yourself caring for your children on your own. This is not easy as you may have to take on new roles. It will take time to adjust, but your best efforts to care for your children will make a difference to them.

Tips:

• Get support from your family and friends.
  • As a single parent, you will need all the support you can get to raise your children. Do not be afraid to ask for help.
• Take care of yourself too.
  • You can only give your best to your children when you are taking good care of yourself. Use some of these self-care tips.
  • It can be hard and stressful to raise your children on your own. Consider talking to a professional who can help you cope better.
• Talk to your children about what has happened, in a way that they can understand.
  • Remind them that your co-parent’s absence is not their fault.
  • Do not tell them that your co-parent does not love them. This can hurt your children and make them feel abandoned.
• Focus on your children’s needs.
  • Check in with your children often. Remind them that you will always be there for them. Find out more about how to support your children.
  • Your children can also learn to cope better with professional support.