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There is no doubt that parenting can be challenging, no matter how many kids you have or what your situation is. There is so much to think about and so many decisions to make that it can quickly become overwhelming. We know that, for a particular group of parents, leading your family can be especially difficult. That group is single parents. When you are raising your kids by yourself, everything gets more complicated. You have to figure out how to operate without built-in practical and emotional support. It can all be incredibly hard.

For those parents in two-parent homes, you have a role to play when it comes to supporting your single-parent friends. Sure, your life is busy, and you have a lot to get done, but if you can learn to pay attention to the single parents around you and seek to help them when you can, you can make a huge difference in their lives. We all need each other, and those from two-parent homes can offer a lot to those parenting alone.

This month, we’ve designed some resources that will hopefully encourage all of you and point you to two things we all need: God and His church. If we can work together to support each other and live in an authentic community, we can all find the help and peace we need.

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In this month’s Online Parenting Class, we provide guidance for both single parents and parents who are leading their families alongside a spouse, offering practical suggestions on how both groups can engage with one another in meaningful ways. Being in a supportive community is important, and we want to encourage those who are single parents to actively connect with your church family and remind you that you don’t have to navigate the challenges of parenting alone. We know that single parents may often feel hesitant to ask for help and worried about being a burden to others. In reality, many within the church are eager and willing to assist. They just need to know how. If you are a single parent, we want to remind you that you are more than enough and that God meets you with grace and love right where you are, no matter your circumstances.

The video also challenges parents in two-parent households to take the initiative to reach out to single parents within the church. Building authentic relationships with them and offering support, whether emotional, spiritual, or practical, can be a real lifeline. Simple acts of kindness, like lending a hand with childcare, sharing a meal, or even just offering a listening ear, can make a world of difference. Our hope is to foster a spirit of unity where all parents, regardless of their family structure, feel supported, valued, and loved within the church community.

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