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How to rise above maddening single mum comments

Do you find it hard to rise above infuriating single mum comments? Let’s face it, from the moment you tell people you are pregnant you feel as though you are being judged for something. Anything. Either you are judging yourself...

Relationships

How to stop over analysing your relationship

We all desire to be in a loving relationship, however, this takes work and two people willing to work at it. Have you ever wondered what type of role you are playing in your relationship? I have the pleasure of...

Career

7 Jobs with flexible work hours that you don’t need to train for

This article about jobs with flexible work hours was last updated in 2021. Many employees are now offering flexible work hours to their employees because it allows staff to maintain a good work/life balance. In turn, this improves productivity and...

Children

How to teach your children about money

This article about teaching kids about money was last updated in 2022. Have you ever wondered how to teach your children about money? Lessons about money should be taught at school. How to understand it, value it, save it, make...

Splitting up

10 Smart strategies for successful mediation

Mediation … like many people, you may know little, or nothing, about it. Yet, mediation is an effective process that can help you and your ex-partner reach decisions about your children and finances, without having to go to court. With...

Podcast

What to do if a parent breaches court orders

You’ve been through hell and high water, but finally you and your ex have got your courts orders approved by the family court in relation to the care of your children after separation. All you need to do now, is...

Children

10 Warning signs of stress in children

Stress is an unavoidable part of life. And while we are all so busy dealing with our own stress, we might miss the warning signs of stress in our children. Interestingly, some stress is healthy and necessary for children because...

Positive thinking

When is a single mum no longer a single mum?

Being a single mum means that you’re it! No breaks, no sleep-ins … and no backup when you need it the most. That just about sums it up. Yet, everyone’s circumstances are slightly different and this can lead to the...

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Money

What benefits am I entitled to as a single mum?

For single parents, day-to-day living can be tough. In addition to the stress of separation there may be a significant reduction to the household income. Because of this, people will often stay in an unhappy relationship for financial reasons. So...