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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...

Blended Families

Moving in together when you both have kids

Moving in together when you both have kids. Taking the step of moving in together should never be an impulsive decision. If your guy also has kids, well things just got even more complicated. Make no mistake, blending two families...

Dating

How to talk to men without making a complete fool of yourself

Let me start by saying the right person will accept you for your quirks. They will accept you despite any “foot in mouth” moments. That being said, dating as a single mum can be tough, especially when you’ve been out...

Children

Kid’s bedtime: Here’s how to keep it calm and controlled …

Also known rather scarily as the “witching hour”, kid’s bedtime can feel like the most stressful part of the day. Just as you are running out of steam and would love nothing more than to hop into your own bed...

Sex

How to have the best sex life ever … with yourself!

Ok ladies! Single mothers, single women of the world, it’s time to reclaim your sex life, with yourself! Oh yeah, you read me right. I’m talking about your very own, private sex life. Even if you don’t have a lover...

Property Settlement

Entitlements for non-working parents in a property settlement

When it comes to divorce, if you’re a non-working parent you might have concerns about what sort of entitlements you could expect, given that non-working parents are often not contributing financially to the household. However, it’s important to remember that...

Health

Recognising and coping with burnout as a single mum

Burnout out is an accurate way to describe the feeling that most single mums experience at some point. No doubt as you read this, you are nodding knowingly. You feel it now or have felt it in the past. But...

Kids and Separation

My ex and I can’t agree on a school for our child, now what?

When it comes to co-parenting decisions don’t stop when the Court Orders are dry. Just because you’ve signed off custody and school holiday care does not mean everything is done and dusted. For many parents one of the biggest decisions...

Children

Play with your kids in their virtual worlds

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...