NATIONAL SINGLE PARENT DAY - USA

Single Parents' Day takes place each year on March 21st to honor the hard work single parents do in raising their children.

Single Parents' Day began back in 1984 with an article written by Janice Moglen, a divorced mother of two who hoped that Single Parents' Day might one day gain the recognition many associate with both Mother's Day and Father's Day. In collaboration with the organization Parents Without Partners, Moglen began to petition individual states to declare their own recognition of Single Parents' Day.

Single Parents' Day is an opportunity to recognize the efforts both parents make to provide for their children’s needs, collaborate with one another, and maintain a stable home environment where the children can thrive. It is also an opportunity for single parents themselves to celebrate their efforts and achievements.

Single Parents should take some time and celebrate what they are overcoming and doing. Possibly even call and encourage another single parent family as well. Single Parent Families are strong overcomers and very resourceful. Many daily achievements seem like mountains to others. Give yourself a pat on the back!!!

Single Parents' Day is also an opportunity to raise awareness about the determination and strength shown by the more than 14 million single parents who are raising children in the U.S. today. Many single parents work to raise their kids and give them the same opportunities as those from dual family units. While there is great joy in raising children, it is also a lot to bear all on your own.

Since its inception, both national and state proclamations in support of Single Parents' Day have been sporadic. You can play a role in changing that trend by requesting that both local and national leaders issue a proclamation in support of Single Parents' Day this March 21.

Children of single parents should call their mom or dad on Single Parents' Day and thank them for their love, commitment, and hard work. Just give them a little recognition and appreciation.