Your Kids in their Virtual World If your kids spend a lot of time playing video games and you think that they don’t get out enough, don’t worry. That doesn’t mean they are doing something bad or spending money on...
Rediscovering sexual orientation as a single mother
Whether you’re newly single again or have been thinking about getting back into dating for some time, being a single parent can be very challenging. At the same time, being single again can allow you to rediscover important things about...
The health insurance checklist all mums need to know
Let’s face it, health insurance bills have a big impact on the household budget and when you’re living on a single income, it’s even more difficult to stay on top of everyday expenses. Unfortunately, some health insurance premiums are going...
How to get help with this parenting gig
I honestly don’t believe there is a parent alive who doesn’t struggle at times. How can we not? There are no hard and fast rules for parenting. No guide to follow, or exams to pass. Yes, parenting is a mission...
The best things in life are free … or are they?
One of the most talked-about realities when becoming a parent is the importance of budgeting. This rings even truer when you’re a single mum trying to juggle parenthood, a full-time job and the remote possibility of a social life. But...
12 Surprising life lessons you can learn from divorce
Getting divorced with kids is a learning curve. Which is a mild way of putting it. To be fair, it’s more of a learning rollercoaster where we are forced to do things that are upsetting, unnatural and waaaay outside our...
What is legal aid and can I get it for my family law case?
This article about legal aid for my family law case was last updated in 2022. When you go through a separation, the hope is that you can keep it civil and avoid lawyers and the Family Court. However, this is...
7 Ways to get rid of dark bags under your eyes
Are you starting to notice dark bags under your eyes whenever you look in the mirror? And, most alarmingly, they seem to be getting bigger and darker by the day! You are not alone? Having darkened, hollow-looking circles under your...
10 Ways to teach your kids to be calm if they feel stressed
Being a kid seems more stressful today than it was in the past. It could be the result of our face-paced world, the pandemic, technology, or any number of other pressures … including us, as parents, unintentionally passing on our...