Single parenting
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Being a single parent is a hard and challenging job. This week on The Struggle is Real, we talk to Desmond Clark, former NFL player for the Chicago Bears. He shares his stories with us of his younger years, as well as his perspectives on parenting in the 21st century.
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What is a single parent to do when it comes to pursuing romantic relationships? We would advise you to:
- invest in having your children’s father(s)/mother engaged in their lives and to make every effort to be involved in your children’s lives,
- slow down romantic relationships and
- learn more about what makes healthy relationships to avoid prematurely entering into toxic relationships that put your children at risk.
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If you are a single parent, what are some of the concerns you have of moving too quickly in a relationship?
THIS WEEK'S ACTION
Sign up for a relationship workshop or pick up a book for helpful insights. Some recommendations include: (1) John Van Epp’s How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk/ette and (2) Townsend Boundaries
The Struggle is Real podcast is based off the book, The Struggle is Real: Parenting in the 21st Century written by Dr. Alicia La Hoz & Dr. Paul Meier.
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