As a single parent it can be difficult to find a balance and harmony for kids, work, business, play. When the kids are with you all the time it can get over whelming but when they go away for a day or 2 you miss them. It is important to remember that our children come to this earth through us not for us and we have to also remember to take time for ourselves. What I am trying to say is that it is our job to teach guide and mold but respect and recognize who they are, we are raising adults, future leaders, mothers, fathers, husbands, wives. Put your ego aside and realize that you kids can teach you things as well. Take time to know what your children think, want and feel, not just what you want for them. I know that I have learned a few things my kids once allowed myself to. Now go give em hug, send em a text, leave a note in their lunch or one of their school books and remember to first seek to understand before trying to be understood, this applies to whomever you deal with.