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Ellie Hutchings

Dealing with being single-shamed as a parent - 5 top tips from an expert for when other people weigh in on your love life

A mum reading to two young children on a sofa.

We asked a relationship expert for her tips on dealing with single-shaming as a parent. Here's what she said...

Raising a human is a mammoth task that requires endless plate spinning that even nuclear families can feel overwhelmed by, let alone those who are single parents. As well as nappy changes, school runs and everything else you need to think about for your children, there are co-parenting boundaries and childcare arrangements to consider too. We know it can be tough, but you're not alone. Divorce after a baby is more common than you might think, and government figures suggest there are around 2.3 million separated families in the UK.

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