My mother, Jenny, is my hero. In the early 1990s, we were a sole-parent family. Financially, it was a scary time. Mum made many sacrifices to give our family the opportunities that every Kiwi kid deserves: to learn, play, thrive, and participate fully in our communities. I don't know how she balanced the budget to ensure we all had music lessons or how she juggled five different sports games every Saturday, but she did it. I will always stand up for solo parents and ensure they have the financial and community support to raise their children and contribute to our society. I am proud of the steps our party has already taken to support solo parents, but there is more work to do. Reinstating the training incentive allowance will be an important first step.