Navigating a Parent's Move Overseas: A Guide for Single Parents of Toddlers

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Separating from a partner is challenging, and when a parent must move overseas, the emotional impact on a young child can be significant. This article offers practical, age-appropriate advice for single parents supporting a 3-year-old through such a transition. We will discuss how to explain the situation in simple terms, manage expectations about contact, foster emotional security, and build routines that reassure the child of ongoing love and connection, even across distances. Drawing on insights for parents and, where applicable, children who have experienced similar separations, we aim to provide a supportive resource for navigating this difficult period.

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