Category: Wellbeing

Ten Strategies to Help Kids Adjust to Separation

Divorce can be a challenging and emotional experience for everyone involved, especially for children who are caught in the midst of changing family dynamics. My daughter was just a baby when her dad and I separated. But when my parents separated, I was seven, and I remember it very well…

As a single mother, supporting your kids through this transition is crucial for their emotional well-being. In this blog post, we’ll explore 10 effective strategies to help your children adjust to separation and to their new family situation.Continue Reading →

Unleashing Confidence: The Surprising Power of Gratitude

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In a world that often emphasizes achievement, comparison, and constant striving, it’s easy to fall into the trap of self-doubt and insecurity. Especially when we look at the highlight reels of others on social media. However, there is a powerful antidote that can help us navigate these challenges and emerge with a stronger, more confident outlook on life: the practice of gratitude. Beyond its ability to uplift our spirits and enhance our overall well-being, practicing gratitude holds the key to unlocking a newfound sense of confidence. In this blog post, we will delve into how cultivating gratitude can contribute to a more confident perspective on life.Continue Reading →

Eight Self-Limiting Beliefs Single Mothers Can Overcome

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Being a single mother comes with its unique set of challenges, and it’s not uncommon to experience self-limiting beliefs along the way. But, these beliefs can hinder our personal growth and well-being, and hold us back from fully embracing our potential and enjoying the journey of single motherhood. Plus all the rewarding things that come with it! 

In this blog post, we explore eight self-limiting beliefs that single mothers often face and provide strategies to overcome them. Let’s break free from these beliefs and empower ourselves to thrive! It’s time to rewrite our story and claim back our power…Continue Reading →

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 →