Category: Family

Is it possible for separated parents to be amicable with each other?

www.singlemothersurvivalguide.com, single mum, single mom

Is it possible for separated parents to be amicable?

A couple of weeks ago I caught up with a friend I hadn’t seen in 10 years. Since his wedding actually. We were best friends when we were in high school. He was my Dawson, except he didn’t live next door, and he went to a different school. But we would chat for hours every night on the phone, and would often catch up for coffee after school. He dated one of my best girlfriends from school, but that fizzled out after a couple of months. But our friendship always remained.Continue Reading →

My daughter’s father stayed with me for 6 days. Here’s what happened….

single mum, single mom, single mother, single parent, singlemothersurvivalguide.com

The time has come again for my daughter to spend 6 days with her dad. It’s his turn to come to us, in Sydney. But bad news, he is not taking her on a trip. This means that my ex is staying at my house. He has been here just over 24 hours and the shit has already hit the fan.

Why is he staying at my house you ask? Because it’s in our court orders. Fun times.Continue Reading →

17 Reasons why being a single mum is awesome.

www.singlemothersurvivalguide.com, single mum, single mom, single mother

Yes, being a single mum has its challenges, but I also happen to think it’s pretty freaking awesome being a single mum. I could write a book on this topic, but I’ll try to keep it short.

Here are my top reasons why being a single mum is awesome!

1. Occasional days or weeks off.

Single mums usually get some sort of a break, when their child is with their father. For me personally, it’s not a lot. On average, I get a few days off a few times a year. BUT from speaking to a few of my partnered up mum friends, this is A LOT more than they get!Continue Reading →

5 reasons why you know your relationship is over

single mum, single mother, www.singlemothersurvivalguide.com

Making the decision to end a relationship is never easy. There is a feeling of hope that you hang on to, which makes it hard to bite the bullet and end a bad relationship once and for all. If you have children, this decision is even harder. It’s probably the hardest decision you’ll ever make in your life, because you want to make sure you’re making the best decision for you and your kids. And no one dreams of being a single mum.Continue Reading →

Top Tips for Single Mum Travel.

Top Tips for Single Mum Travel.

Because my daughter’s father lives interstate, I have flown quite regularly as a single mum so my daughter can see him. Last month we took our first overseas holiday. Just the two of us. Along the way, I have learned a few things that I wanted to share with you. Traveling with children is hard enough as it is, let alone as a single parent, so read these top tips for single mum travel to help you prepare. I hope you find them useful.Continue Reading →