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Survival strategies for single working parents

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  https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/single-working-parents Survival strategies for single working parents A Monster survey reveals that single parents have unique struggles, but solutions are available. Dawn Papandrea, Monster contributor Employers need to understand the struggles of single parents. With work/life balance already a tricky concept for married couples who work, it’s even more of a challenge for those of you doing it on your own. Not only do you have to juggle all of the logistics of child care and working hours, but there’s the financial pressure of managing a household solo, too. You might find some comfort in knowing that you're not alone. Look at these facts: Right now there are  more than 16 million U.S. parents with no spouse raising children younger than 18 .   About  one-in-five children (21%) are living with a solo mother , as of 2017. And 4% live with a solo dad. Among employed single mothers who have children under age 18,  77% work full time .