5 things single dads need to remember

Single mothers always receive sympathy from people around. But it is single fathers who need to share and sympathize. If you are a single father, see the 5 things below to accumulate experience for yourself.

1. You are the father, not both the father and the mother.

When you suddenly become a single father, you will definitely think that you need to become a mother because your children need their mother in their lives, especially your daughters.

But remember you are a father and do what a father can do. Just remember you don't have to be both. No one wants you to be.

2. Take the time to make delicious meals

Besides work, you have your children – they are your everything. If you have help from family members or friends, you are lucky. But even with best friends or so-called friends, we cannot always rely on their help. Cut down some of the work in the day and pay more attention to the children.

What you need is a warm family meal. Take time to plan meals for a month and find a way to do it. Any time you can cook a meal, whether it is breakfast, lunch, dinner, try to take advantage of it. Dinner is the time when family members share everything together.

3. You are not alone so don't forget to share

Whether becoming a single dad is the result of divorce, death, or some other event, it can be difficult for you and your children. This change is difficult for anyone. More importantly, don't think you're the only man going through this.

Besides you, there is also family and we can seek help from parents, siblings.

4. You should create daily habits.

One of the best ways to overcome the difficulties of single parenting is to form routines.

Before, you just had to take care of yourself, but now you have to get the kids ready for school too. We can make it easier by making lunch the night before. Practice braiding your daughter's hair the way she likes on the weekends and make sure they have clean clothes for the next day.

5. You should take time for yourself

And the last tip is to take your time. Try to spend some money on babysitters for a while and ask around for the most reliable childcare providers or ask friends and family.

If you feel guilty thinking about leaving your child, remember this: Take time to recharge your batteries and your child's.

According to Infonet