Single parents with kids during the holiday

The holidays may be difficult as you have half the resources to depend on. You can use some of the tips above. Here are some others

• Do not take on too much e.g. entertaining

• Do not feel you have to go beyond your financial resources

• Plan ahead and put together a budget

• Involve your kids in organizing and helping out during the holiday

• Allow some time for yourself. It's your holiday too

Joining a single parents group will introduce you to others in the same situation. You can link up with other single parents  and share the work and the holidays. The kids have other kids to play with and you have company your own age and help with the celebrations.

If you are feeling overwhelmed and don't want to cook and clean, then take everyone out to your favorite restaurant and go see a movie together afterwards. Ask other relatives to help out if you can. The key is to only take on what you can handle and enjoy the day with your kids.