Category: Family

17 Reasons why being a single mum is awesome.

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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

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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 →

The worst part about being a single parent: saying goodbye.

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The worst part about being a single parent is saying goodbye.

I have just got off the phone with my daughter, and now I am in tears. My daughter is three and a half years old, and yesterday I dropped her off with her father across the other side of the country. She will stay with him for six days. As a single parent, saying goodbye to my child is really hard.Continue Reading →

Single Mum Media Call Out

Single mums – do you want a free car for a month, and some cash?

Fremantle Media (who create shows like Family Feud, The X Factor, Australia’s Got Talent etc.) are doing a web series, and are looking to cast Sydney based real people, families and friends, including single mums. If picked, you will get a one off fee and a brand new SUV to drive for a month…for FREE. For a single mum, this could be very handy. But this is open to EVERYONE in Sydney! Share it with your friends and family.Continue Reading →