Anna Wood

Anna lived the single mum life for a number of years and has an ex who is truly one of a kind. She knows single mamas are some of the strongest women, who come with a wicked sense of humour. Anna hopes her experiences will help other mums facing tough times.

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Children

What’s a condom? And other awkward questions.

Answering kids awkward questions has been creating uncomfortable silences and red faces from parents since … let’s say FOREVER. I am sure it is part of the reason we insist on embarrassing them when they are old enough to finally...

Positive thinking

10 Things your kids will remember about you

Do you ever worry about how your children will remember you when they are all grown up? Are you portraying yourself as the person you want them to mirror and respect? Or will you be remembered as a crazy woman...

Shared parenting

The troublesome truth of the Disney Dad

The term Disney Dad (also known as Disneyland Dad) was something I was unfamiliar with until recently. However, after reading the legal definition, it hit home. It goes something like this: “A noncustodial parent who indulges his or her child...

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10 Things single mums want married mums to know

It is normal for women to compare themselves to others. Single mums and married mums may appear to be very different and in many ways we are. But, we all have that crazy 4pm time-slot where our children turn into...

Mother's Day

10 Reasons to celebrate being a single mum on Mother’s Day

Single mum’s tend to get a raw deal on Mother’s Day. Not only do we have to make our own celebrations, but we have to clean up after them too! But don’t worry, we have your back. This list of...

Christmas

11 Ideas for a cheap yet cheerful Christmas

The countdown for Christmas is well and truly on. Are you feeling more frantic than festive because of the inevitable high price tag? If so, you are definitely not alone. With the cost of living rising fast, just keeping your...

Divorce

My divorce has come through. I don’t know if I’m happy or sad.

Till death do us part, or at least that’s the plan until he runs off with the hairdresser, you grow apart, or just have one too many fights about who is doing the dishes. Then, it’s till divorce do us...

Career

Help for single parents working full time

Being a parent is a full-time job in itself. Add to this the pressures of parenting solo while trying to juggle a career, and you pretty much have to be a real-life superhero. We understand the challenges of trying to...

Positive thinking

Getting your sexy back as a single mum

Feeling sexy as a single mum is not always easy. There’s sleep deprivation, dirty nappies and the morning school rush hour in your uggies. This is probably not what Justin Timberlake had in mind when he had us “bring sexy...