Here are some tips that will help all the single parents out there. 1. Accept the situation This is the first step in making it alive and stronger from this situation. Accepting the situation is easier for those who have actually chosen to raise their kids on their own without any support from their partners or to those who still receive support but are not living with their partners but for those whose partners turned their back on them, this is much harder to take. Single Parenting (Mother-only and Father-only cases) According to figures, vast majority of single parenting cases are female-headed. Male-headed single parenting cases are commonly as a result of widowhood or mother refusing custody. In case of divorce, a father increases their chances of winning custody when they pay child support or when the children are older and chooses the father. Although it is sometimes good for others to have fast recovery to be able to forget their problems, this is not always healthy says experts because it is only a "band-aid" solution. Many people who face the reality of becoming single parents try so hard to move on by drowning themselves in work. Dealing with single parenting would be easier if you teach your kids to have positive outlook in life. As soon as possible, you can teach your children to have a positive outlook in life. This can be done by developing his or her sense of self-independence and self-sufficiency. It is also best to teach you re your child to have a positive outlook in life by exposing him or her to different things. Experts agree that single parents that show that they have enough time to answer the inquisitions and grant the requests of children are more likely to have kids that are less insecure. This is because this kind of attention will make the child feel more important and can help them see things in a positive manner. Shrubs that keep in the way such as entrances or walkways will make it hard for you to escape when an offender gets into your house. - join in a community watch program in your neighborhood. One of the burdens of single parenting is that your safety even at home is at stake since you are all alone with your kid.