Life as a single mother during the pandemic
Life as a single mother during the pandemic
Life as a single mother during the pandemic
Life as a single mother during the pandemic
Life as a single mother during the pandemic
Life as a single mother during the pandemic
Life as a single mother during the pandemic
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Sydnee York shops with her daughter, River, at Michaels Craft Store on Nov. 25, in Phoenix, Arizona. Sydnee gets supplies for an art project that she is doing with the three young children she nannies. Sydnee also works as a tutor and graphic artist. Sydnee is able to bring River to her nanny and tutor jobs.
Life as a single mother during the pandemic
Life as a single mother during the pandemic
Life as a single mother during the pandemic
Life as a single mother during the pandemic
Life as a single mother during the pandemic
Life as a single mother during the pandemic
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Sydnee York works on her college assignments and scrolls through Tik Tok while trying to put her daughter, River, down for a nap on Nov. 28 in Phoenix, Arizona. Because of COVID-19 regulations, Sydnee's classes were moved to an online format. This allows Sydnee to spend a lot of time with River.
Life as a single mother during the pandemic
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After changing River’s diaper on Nov. 23 in Phoenix, Arizona, Sydnee York let's River crawl around for a bit in the sun. Sydnee tries to commit at least an hour a day to let River be outside in the fresh air since she spends most of her time inside working on her school work and jobs.
Life as a single mother during the pandemic
Sydnee York, 21, is a single parent to her infant daughter, River Lily York. As a young, single mother, Sydnee has a busy schedule that consists of work, school, and caring for her daughter. But, Sydnee does not let her fast-paced lifestyle prevent her from being the best mother that she can. Sydnee spends all of her free time doing outdoor activities and preparing for the holidays with River.
Sydnee works various jobs, which have all been impacted by COVID-19 regulations. Although raising a child during the pandemic is filled with uncertainty, Sydnee has made the most of her situation. Sydnee now spends more time at her home than she did before the pandemic, which gives her more time with River. “I just try to find the silver lining during this unprecedented time,” said Sydnee.