The separation process is generally long and drawn out. If you married, then the actual “divorce” part is the final hurdle and happens at least a year after separating. Some say divorce is just paperwork or a formality, and I...
66 Single mum quotes to inspire and uplift
The world has gone quote-crazy! And why not? I love scrolling through my social media feed to find a quote that resonates with me or gives me inspiration for the day ahead. For this reason, we’ve put together a list...
The beginners guide on how to date as a single parent
Are you thinking about dating again? Being a single parent is all-consuming, and your children are firmly your top priority. Yet at some point, it’s natural to find yourself wondering if maybe, just maybe, it’s worth giving dating another whirl....
The lowdown on introducing your new man to your kids
Dating as a single mum can be confusing and awkward at the best of times, but when you have kids it is a whole other ball game. Introducing your new man to your kids if just one part of this...
How to work from home with kids without losing your mind
It wasn’t so long ago that we all longed to have a work from home job. It was the holy grail of flexible employment. What we didn’t expect was having to it with kids … and possibly home schooling. Welcome...
Genius tips for the first time (in a long time) dating single mum
Are you contemplating dating again but it’s been such a long time and you feel very out of practice? If so, you’ve happened across the perfect podcast! I chat with the fabulous Elly Johnson who, alongside Leena Sisco, owns TruthLove...
I’m so glad I divorced when I did because …
I’m not gonna lie. Divorce was not part of my grand life plan. I married because I was totally and utterly in love, and I truly believed “this is it!”. Anyhoo, that turned out not to be the case, and...
Finding positive male role models for your children
If you’re bringing up your children as a single mother, you may have concerns about the lack of positive male role models in their lives. This could be due to an elusive or absent father, or a present father who...
What’s a memory jar and how can it help my child?
As the single mother of two young daughters who are experiencing the highs and lows of co-parenting, I’m always looking for ways to make their lives easier. And one of the very best tools I have found is a memory...