You May Be Single, But You re Not Alone. Being a great dad is challenging enough when you re part of a two-person team. But now you re raising your kids single-handedly. How can you provide the emotional, physical, and spiritual support your children need, cover all the details of running a household, and still earn a living to support your family? Being a solo dad could easily be the toughest job of your life. The good news is you re not alone.