Series 101: How to plan for your children success in life?
Single parenting in style
by estelle
2y ago
Step 1: Be aware of the 3 essential key competencies to succeed Who doesn’t want their child to succeed in life? We all want them to achieve their dreams and that’s in line with the definition of success in the dictionary: the accomplishment of a goal. It is very important, especially for us, single parents, to see our children succeed. Single parenthood is not an easy path because we make so many sacrifices, having to do everything, being frustrated, worried and sometimes desperate. All these tribulations must be productive, we do it all for our children. I don’t know how many times I cried ..read more
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New year, New beginning: 3 steps to plan your year like a Pro!
Single parenting in style
by estelle
2y ago
Wish you an awesome year 2022!!!!! As a single parent, I do not like uncertainties but of course, there are always uncertainties in the life of a single parent. Your baby sitter will let you down, your boss will call you the moment you leave to pick up your kids, last minute cancellation appointment because your son is sick… almost everyday, there is something to manage and you have to deal with it. A new year means a new beginning and therefore a lot of uncertainties. Planning ahead is the best way to deal with uncertainties. For single parents, the well-being of our children depends heavily ..read more
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Screen time: The 3 most harmful risks for children that every single parent should be aware of.
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by estelle
2y ago
Did you know that children ages 8-18 spend almost 6 to 9 hours a day in front of a screen using entertainment media? That means between 91 and 136 days a year spent in entertainment media! Such a long screen time can expose your children to harmful risks that every parent should be aware of  to better address them. According to CDC (Centers of Disease Control and Prevention), half of this time is spent watching television and does not include time spent at school or at home for educational/learning purposes. Screen time is an extremely critical issue for us single parents. We are struggli ..read more
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Say no to parental burnout: Use the magic powers of checklists!
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by estelle
3y ago
Do you know that parental burnout can be more damaging than job burnout or depression? Researchers consider that it gives rise to suicidal and escape ideations more frequently than job burnout considering the fact that you cannot escape your parenting role like you can quit your job or take a sick leave. Say no to parental burnout, use the magic powers of checklists! A study estimates that at least 5% of parents have burnout. With the high level of stress coming with single parenting challenges, single parents are most likely to experience parental burnout. Parental burnout could have serious ..read more
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3 great everyday activities to keep your children off their screens.
Single parenting in style
by estelle
3y ago
Do you know that the use of smartphones, tablets and video games may alter the physical formation of your children’s’ brains? You must keep your children off their screens as often as possible! According to preliminary data from a study of the National Institutes of Health, children who reported more than two hours a day of screen time got lower scores on thinking and language tests. There is also some evidence that children who watch a lot of television during the early elementary school years perform less well on reading tests and may show deficits in attention. As a single parent, I am alre ..read more
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How to Treat Yourself: A step by step guide.
Single parenting in style
by estelle
3y ago
Do you take time to treat yourself? Time to do things you love?  Time for activities that will make you feel good? Time to spoil yourself? I have asked single parents like me these questions and was surprised to find that it never crossed their minds to have time on their own, to treat themselves. Of course, as a single parent, you are accountable of other lives and your activities are always linked to your children, your job, your household chores, your finances, etc.: responsibilities, responsibilities and responsibilities… always. Your world revolves around your children and your respo ..read more
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3 keys to build up your resilience.
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by estelle
3y ago
“If you’re going through hell, keep going.” ― Winston Churchill Have you ever felt like you were going through hell with no choice but to continue? Struggles, difficulties, changes, crisis…. the daily reality of single parenthood. For the sake of your children, to keep their well-being and give a sense of stability to your little family, you have no choice but to continue. The well-being of your children depends on your ability to overcome difficulties. The faster the better. You should be able to adapt to the changes quickly, otherwise they will suffer. I can’t count the number of times I cri ..read more
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Are you ready for 2021? 3 key things to do for a fruitful year.
Single parenting in style
by estelle
3y ago
Happy new year!!!!! 2020 is gone….  Welcome 2021… A new year with a lot of hope but also a lot of uncertainties. Uncertainties are frightening. Sometimes, it seems so easier to just act as if they do not exist and that everything will be fine. But for us, single parents, the well-being of our children is highly dependent of our ability to react to adversity. It is therefore critical to be prepared. I learned the hard way that as a single parent, you should face uncertainties, as scarier they can be, to get ready to address them. Bury your head in the sand and ignore the problems that are ..read more
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4 key steps to implement for a successful balanced life.
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by estelle
3y ago
Is your life balanced? Live a balanced life is critical for the well-being of your children. I learned it the hard way. As a single parent, I am alone to do everything for my little family , from laundry to financial planning, everything is on me. For sure, I have a lot in my plate and so do all my single parents mates as well, but for our kids there are no excuses, the only thing they see is what is missing : your balance, your happiness , your well-being. I learned it the hard way when my son started to ask me  why he was always the last one to be picked up at school; one day I surprise ..read more
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Quick tool to assess how balanced is your life.
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by estelle
3y ago
Your well-being influences the well-being of your children. And well-being is all about balance. All key areas of your life are equally important. You must allocate enough time for each one and not neglect one area over another, otherwise, your life will be crippled. Here is my article describing the key areas of life. Is your life balanced? Use this tool to assess how balanced is your life: – Step 1 : Perform your own assessment for each key area  of your life using the following rates –Step 2 : Input the corresponding numbers in the rates’ column in the table for each key area of life ..read more
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