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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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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 →

Coping with a partner’s addiction – six strategies

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Addiction can take many forms, including drugs, alcohol, gambling, and pornography, among others. Living with a partner who has an addiction can be extremely challenging and stressful. If you have a partner with an addiction, it’s important to know that you are not alone. You may ultimately decide you want to end things, but there is also hope for recovery. 

Whilst you decide which road to take,  here are six strategies for coping with a partner’s addiction.Continue Reading →