Being a single mom might have its struggles, but it also has some amazing upsides. With a little shift in perspective, you can turn your days around and enjoy raising your kids on your own. Read through this article for a complete list of tips to enjoy being a single mom and celebrate each day.

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Practice self-care.

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Make time to do what you love.

  1. Figure out what you like to do for fun on your own. Do your best to make time for the things you love—hire a babysitter a couple times a month, or take your kids with you on a fun adventure. That way, you won’t lose yourself to motherhood, and you can still do the fun stuff that you like to do.[3]
    • Not sure what you like to do? That’s okay! Try a few things out to see what sticks. You could try hiking, embroidering, collaging, ceramics, playing board games, or fishing.
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Get out of the house often.

  1. Make time to get dinner, grab a drink, or go shopping. When you’re a single mom, it can feel like you’re stuck in the house a lot. Give yourself some “me time” by hiring a babysitter or asking a friend to watch your kids. Take yourself out on a date to enjoy your freedom and feel good about your alone time.[4]
    • No babysitter? No problem! Take your kids with you on a fun outing to the park or your local coffee shop. Even though you won’t be by yourself, getting out of the house is always a good idea.
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Remember your strengths.

  1. When the going gets tough, think about how far you’ve come. You’re not going to be a perfect mom 100% of the time, and that’s okay. If you wake up late one morning or accidentally skip your kid’s soccer practice, it’s not the end of the world. Think about all the awesome stuff you do on the daily to pick yourself back up and keep going.[11]
    • For instance, maybe you're great during play time and always come up with new ideas to entertain your kids with.
    • Or, maybe you’re really great at meal planning, and you always make sure your kids have delicious, healthy meals to eat.
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Have fun dating again.

  1. Single mothers can still make time to find love! If you’re ready for it, consider putting yourself out there to find potential dates. You can embrace the single life by saying yes to invitations and opening yourself up to new opportunities.[12]
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  2. https://raisingchildren.net.au/grown-ups/family-diversity/single-parents/single-parents-early-days
  3. Cristina Morara. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 14 October 2020.
  4. Tara Vossenkemper, PhD, LPC. Licensed Professional Counselor. Expert Interview. 27 October 2021.

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This article was co-authored by Cristina Morara and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Madden. Cristina Morara is a Professional Matchmaker, Dating Coach, Relationship Expert, and the Founder of Stellar Hitch Private Matchmaking, a luxury matchmaking service based in Los Angeles that serves clients nationwide and internationally. As a former casting director, Cristina specializes in finding the perfect partner through her exclusive global network and detailed, warm approach. Cristina holds a BA in Communications and Psychology from Villanova University. Stellar Hitch has been featured in the Huffington Post, Chelsea Handler’s Netflix documentary, ABC News, the Tonight Show, Voyage LA, and the Celebrity Perspective. This article has been viewed 7,947 times.
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