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Common Work Challenges—and Tips—for Solo Parents
by Daisy Dowling
Quick Takes
- Decide how open you want to be about your family situation
- Note how often you’re talking about your kids at work
- Understand and manage your professional brand
- Steer your career in the direction you want
- Set boundaries between work and home
You went separate ways from your partner a while ago and have full custody of the kids. Or the split was recent and amicable, and you’re sharing parenting responsibilities 50/50. Or you’ve been widowed, or became a single parent by choice. Whatever your family story, you’re earning a living and building your career while taking full charge of your household. And you’re far from unique: In the United States alone, there are 12 ...
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