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Ten important life skills for single mothers to teach their children

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Being a single mother is no easy task. Juggling parenting responsibilities, household chores, dealing with an ex, and earning money is overwhelming. Then there is the added pressure of trying to manage a social life, self-care, dating, and personal growth. It’s a lot! However, one of the most crucial aspects of single motherhood is equipping our children with essential life skills that will serve them well in the future. These skills will empower them to navigate life’s challenges, cultivate independence, and build a foundation for success.

The good news is that they already have YOU to role-model these skills! I have always said that kids from single parents become amazing adults!

In this blog post, are ten important life skills for single mothers to teach their children.Continue Reading →

Ten tips for managing stress as a single mum

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Why be stressed?

Being a single mother is one of the most challenging jobs in the world. Single mums have to juggle parenting alone, work, running a household, and their own personal life. And they have to juggle all of this while also dealing with the stress of being the sole provider for their family. Plus there’s the potential stress that may come along with dealing with a co-parent.

From disciplining children and addressing behavioral issues… to helping with schoolwork and making ALL the parenting decisions alone… single parenting can be daunting and stressful.

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Ten Common Challenges for single mums dating, and How to Overcome them

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Navigating the dating world can be a challenge for single mothers. While dating can be an exciting and fun experience, it can also come with its own set of obstacles. You have to balance your time between your children and your dating life, and you may also have to deal with people who are not understanding of your situation. However, it is possible to find love while being a single mum. In this blog post, we explore ten common challenges for single mums dating, and how to overcome them.Continue Reading →

Explaining an Absent Father to Your Child

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As a single mother, one of the most challenging things one may need to face is explaining to your child why their father is not involved in their life.

As a single mother, there’s nothing we want more than our kids being happy and healthy. We certainly don’t want to see them hurt. So while it may be a difficult conversation, and we may want to avoid it, it’s important to be honest and transparent with your child. Especially if they are asking questions about it!

Whilst it will, of course, depend and differ depending on the age of your child, here are six general tips on explaining an absent father to your child.Continue Reading →

Building a Strong Parent-Child Relationship: ten tips!

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Building a strong parent-child relationship is essential for the healthy emotional and social development of children. A strong parent-child bond not only creates a sense of security and trust but also sets the foundation for positive communication and healthy relationships throughout a child’s life.

As a single parent, building a strong bond with your child can be challenging. You may have to juggle work, household chores, and other responsibilities while also trying to be present for your child. However, there are several things you can do to strengthen your relationship with your child, that you can easily weave into your daily life.

Here are ten tips and strategies for building a strong parent-child relationship as a single parent. Continue Reading →