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 being parenthood, a full-time job and the remote possibility of a social life....
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...
How to plan a fun, affordable kid’s birthday party
As your child’s birthday looms, anticipation and excitement fills the air. In my experience, children start planning their parties about five months in advance! By the time the big day (complete with expectations) approaches you may feel more party-pooper than...
24 Gifts for teenage boys that have nothing to do with gaming
This article about gifts for teenage boys was last updated in 2022. Teenage boys can be a real challenge to buy for. And the last thing we want is to encourage them to spend more time gripping a games console...
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...
How to adjust to a change of income when you separate
How to adjust to a change of income when you separate As a family unit you will have become accustomed to a certain lifestyle. When you separate and split your assets, this always changes. As a single parent you have...
Where can I find support as a single mother?
This article about support for single mothers was last updated in 2022. The single mother journey is often long and complex. Never feel embarrassed to ask for support along the way. Whether you are in the first stages of your...