Single Parenting

This week on Tiny Matters, we’re having the conversations that often go unspoken. Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction 02:14 What does single parenting mean? 05:36 The challenges single parents face 09:18 Talking to children about family changes 13:42 Changes in living arrangements 18:05 Supporting your child's emotions 22:30 Communicating with your child 27:16 Creating stability at home 31:40 Encouragement for single parents 35:10 Final though From the misconceptions surrounding single parenting assumptions about finances, discipline and how children are raised to the pressure some children face to step into an adult role when a parent is absent. “You’re the man of the house now.” “You need to look after your mother.” When a child is expected to take on the role of a parent, there’s a name for it: parentification. But where do we draw the line between giving children responsibility and asking them to carry an adult’s burden? Tune in to the latest episode of Tiny Matters, share your thoughts and leave a comment below.