Single parents face a variety of challenges - in the world of work and in their private lives. Jeannette Hartmann describes the living environment of single parents in a concise and practical way and takes up their stressful issues such as employment, health, social support, the high mental load and emotional overload. The relationship with the other parent, new partnerships and the situation of the children also come into focus. Using various practical examples, targeted systemic methods are presented that help single parents to activate their resources, reflect on their role in the family and find new perspectives for their situation. This should help to broaden your perspective and to recognize: perfect is not necessary and a successful family life does not depend on the number of people.