Toddler Purgatory

Solo Parenting Seasons (And How to Get Through Them)

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Do you feel overwhelmed when you're parenting solo, even if it's just for a few days? You're not alone. Solo parenting (not to be confused with single parenting) is tough, but there are small ways you can make a big impact on the experience, bringing down your blood pressure and your DEFCON level at the same time.

Blaire and Molly discuss:

  • The difference between a solo parent and a single parent
  • Ways to prep for solo parenting ahead of time
  • Conversations to have with your partner to make the experience better


    • Links!

    • Marika Lindholm for Medium: "What’s a Solo Mom?"
    • Anisha Nair for First Cry Parenting: "10 Tips to Make Solo Parenting Easier"
    • Claire Zulkey for The New York Times: "How Parents Who Travel for Work Can Ease the Burden on Their Families"
    • What Fresh Hell episode: "Is It Sometimes Easier When Our Spouses Aren't Around?"
    • "Unholy" by Sam Smith and Kim Petras


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