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Single parent's guide
Mum Knows Best
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I thought I'd love breastfeeding, but I dreaded feeds. I'm much happier since I stopped. I'll have another go with my next baby, but I won't beat myself up if I still don't like it.By Annabel Harper, 26, mum to Rebecca, 22 months
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My breastfeeding tip is to always keep your back straight by either sitting in a straight-backed chair if you've got one, otherwise by supporting it with cushions.Louise Drysdale, 28, mum to Rosie, Berks
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To help my son sleep in the day, I used to put him in a hammock hung from the door frame. The gentle swinging motion would help him to sleep and he'd often stay asleep for three hours. Charlotte Highman, 33, mum to Harry, 15 months
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During really hot weather, I keep a pack of disposable wipes in the fridge. I use these to wipe my grandchildren's hands and face when it's really hot. Also, you can put some in your cool bag when you go for a day out.Julie, via email
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I had nowhere to keep my daughter's sand-pit toys so I washed out my old kitchen bin and keep the toys in there. If it rains, I put the lid on to keep the toys tryKim, via email
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Did you know?
- Recent surveys have found that almost 1 in 4 of children live with only one parent.
- In 9 out of 10 of those households the kids are with their mum.
- Children in the UK are 3 times more likely to live in a one-parent family than they were in 1972.
After a break-up
Becoming a single parent can bring up a mixture of emotions. You might be scared that you won't be able to cope on your own. Maybe you're worried about money or you're angry and frustrated about the relationship that broke down.
You might even become depressed and want counselling.
All of these emotions are very common and if you talk to other single parents you'll probably find that they feel these things too.
Genny talks about her experience as a single mum.
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