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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...

Health

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...

Positive thinking

10 Solo date ideas if you’re feeling a bit unsure

You don’t need a partner to go on a date. In fact, in some cases, it’s even better doing it by yourself! But, we get it. It can feel intimidating going it alone when others around you are with friends...

Kids and Separation

How not to get played by your kids post divorce

Kids aren’t stupid when it comes to getting what they want. From an early age, whether they’ve got divorced parents or not, they’ve got things figured out. They know who to approach first when there’s something they want; one parent...

Podcast

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...

Splitting up

My ex and father of my kids has a new girlfriend, help …

It is one thing dealing with your ex-partner meeting someone new, but a whole different ball game if you are co-parenting with him. Knowing he is with someone else can be emotionally challenging, even if you instigated the break-up with...

Family Law

How to choose the right lawyer for your family law case

If you identify that you need a family lawyer, the next question is which one do you choose? This can be daunting, as it is very possible that you may not have retained a lawyer before and you are having...

Money

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 being parenthood, a full-time job and the remote possibility of a social life....

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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...