Single parenting is hard. Hell, parenting is hard. But single parenting doesn't = 100% kid responsibility. Creating boundaries are important even when we don't feel the other parent won't do whatever it is as well as we can. As long as saying 'no' or 'not this time' won't create a situation that would physically or emotionally hurt our children or saying it's okay to say 'no' or 'maybe another time.' Proactive negotiation can also help define boundaries. When we go in always saying 'yes' because we believe it's the best thing for our kids, eventually resentment creeps in, especially when that 'yes' is not reciprocated. The process is never easy; however, it can be more than tolerable.

Thanks for listening!

Cheers, Stacy

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