I am a single father and find it hard to balance work with caring for a young child. What can I do?

This balance requires planning and help; no single father can do it entirely on his own. Find a trusted childcare arrangement, whether a nursery, family or a trustworthy childminder, and discuss more flexible working arrangements with your employer if possible. Set simple morning and evening routines so things are less chaotic. Do not be shy about accepting help from your parents or siblings. Spend quality time with your child, however short, because presence means more than duration. Look after your health so you can keep going. See single-parent families.