In the last week alone I have been questioned twice about my single mum status: how can you write about single mother issues when you can’t even call yourself that? And My life is harder because I have my kids ALL the time, and you get child free time.
So what is a single mum? Continue Reading →
Valentine’s Day as a single mum can be tough, but it definitely doesn’t have to be! I actually think it’s the perfect time to put aside a day (or even a few hours) for some great quality time with your kids. Plan some fun activities you might not usually do, and enjoy yourself – just make sure you know how to remove glue from clothes in case things get messy!Continue Reading →
Last week my daughter had her first day at school. Milestones like this can be hard on a single mum (and dad). It was very hard for me.
My daughter was SO excited. She was waiting for this moment for a year.Continue Reading →
I am just at the tail end of another week without my daughter whilst she is with her dad. Regular readers (or listeners to my podcast) will know that it doesn’t happen all that frequently. But approximately every two months my daughter will have a week with her dad. Our daughter is starting school next month, so the routine will change and it will mainly be school holidays from here on in.Continue Reading →
As a single mum, it can be hard to find time to do what YOU want to do, to work on your own goals, and to have time to yourself. Our own health and well-being often come second place to that of our children.
A great way to start the year is to make some commitments for the year. Making commitments is great because you are making a firm decision and a promise to yourself that might even help toward reaching your bigger goals.Continue Reading →