Thriving as a Single Parent

There are many myths about single parent families, and I’m telling you they are not true. The success, wellbeing and happiness of your child has nothing to do with how many parents they live with. In fact, children with single parents are very high achievers. But that doesn’t stop you feeling isolated, lonely, even out of your depth, wondering if you’re doing things right, or doing enough, or being as good a parent as everyone else. Today I’m giving your mojo back. Whether you’re a single parent or not, the practical advice in this episode is valuable to all parents. So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation… Highlights from this episode: 00:57 - The myths of single parenting 06:07 - An invisible pressure 10:20 - 3 simple questions 14:41 - Boundaries 18:04 - Pick your battles 20:50 - Community buffers stress 💚 Please share with at least one friend, and let’s build our village together 💚 For all previous episodes, and to submit episode topics you want me to talk about, visit 💚 For the free resource library, visit 💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025 💚 Brands and advertisers, email contact@drmaryhan.com DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Thriving as a Single Parent is an episode from How Not to Screw Up Your Kids by Dr Maryhan.

This episode is 26:20 long.

This episode was published on Mar 19, 2026.

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