Mastering the art of solo parenting on weekends Whether you’re keeping the day jam-packed or taking it easy, the key is to find a rhythm that works for both you and your children Renée Reardin, Special to The Globe and Mail Sep 20, 2024 7:30 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Whether you’re keeping the day jam-packed or taking it easy, the key to solo parenting over the weekend is to find a rhythm that works for both you and your children. picsea/Unsplash Listen to this article 00:06:53 With the kids back in school and your calendar quickly filling up, the prospect of a solo parenting weekend looms large. But don’t worry – whether you’re planning an action-packed day or embracing a more laid-back approach, there are ways to make the most of your time together.
The first option is to fill the day with activities. That’s Jessie Henry’s strategy. She’s a Burlington-based mom of two boys, ages 3 and 5, whose husband works most weekends.
“They’re active boys, so I have to keep them busy,” she says. A typical weekend starts with a 7:50 a.m.
wake-up call for her sons, a quick breakfast and hockey at 9 a.m. In the afternoon, she takes them on adventurous activities like bike riding at a skate park or ziplining.
“They like to do lots of high-energy activities,” says Henry. For dinner, she may take them to a restaurant – with colouring books, Play-Doh and iPads at the ready, “in case they get bor.