7 Wins for the Hyper-Focused Single Parent

There are some things about parenting after divorce that are easier and more focused. When my kids are with me, on my nights and weekends, I let every other priority drop from my life. My connection and caring of my kids is my only my priority. And perhaps this is why I haven’t been in heavy pursuit of a relationship since my divorce, four years ago. I’d like one, but I’m not willing to trade-off any of the focus on my time with my son and daughter.

The 7 Benefits of Being a Single Parent

1. The time you do get is more intentional (even though you don’t get as much time)
2. When you are the ON parent every item of their lives, every request they have comes to you
3. You are always excited to see them, and as long as things are copacetic, they are excited to see you as well (there is no complacency or cynicism in our lives)
4. By having the responsibility for 100% of the parenting there are very few distractions or opportunities for goofing off
5. You don’t have to negotiate any of the parenting decisions
6. Under your influence, you can see how they thrive under a more positive approach to life
7. In the OFF times, you think of things you want to share with them (absence makes the heart…