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7 Essential Steps Single Mums Must Take To Get Relationship Ready

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7 Essential Steps Single Mums Must Take To Get Relationship Ready.

Getting back into dating as a single mum usually goes one of two ways - either people tend to find a rebound, or they feel so scarred they think they will never date again. Entering the dating world is scary when you have children, as you're probably very conscious that what you do will impact them too. But it’s also an exciting time! Remember that as long as you’re happy, then your kids will be happy too. And it's great for them to see you role model a positive relationship to them.

But it is important to make sure that you are relationship-ready prior to putting yourself out there.

Here are 7 essential steps to take to get relationship ready as a single mum.

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A day in the life of a working single mum

A day in the life of a working single mum

Before I started my business, I worked four days a week as a consultant in the city. Part of the reason why I started my business was because every day was a struggle logistically. I felt exhausted every single day and had such little time with my daughter. It got easier as she got older, but when she was under two it was a real challenge for me. Here is a typical day in the life of a working single mum with a baby.Continue Reading →

How To Introduce Your Child To Your New Partner

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How To Introduce Your Child To Your New Partner

As a single parent, it’s always difficult to know when is appropriate to introduce your new significant other to your children. It can be extremely stressful, as you will be anxious for them to be well received, and for all parties to get along amicably. After all, this is someone that you see being in your life going forward, of course it’s only natural that you want your family to be accepting of them. There are a few things you can do to ease the transitional period as you introduce your new partner to your precious little ones.Continue Reading →

Why I crashed my car yesterday

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Why I crashed my car yesterday.

Yesterday I was so upset and agitated, that I accidentally crashed my car into another car.

We’ve just had a long weekend here in Sydney, and to say that it was stressful is an understatement. Of course, there were good parts too, but my four-year-old daughter has been so challenging lately, that let’s just say I was glad she was back at day care yesterday. Continue Reading →