

It’s starting to feel a lot like Christmas as advertisers ramp-up their campaigns and subject us to images of perfect families enjoying perfect festive celebrations. As a single parent it’s not unusual to feel twinges of anxiety around this time....

7 Advent calendars for kids who live between two homes (2023)
Christmas isn’t Christmas without an advent calendar. But, as many co-parents know, most advent calendars don’t stand the pressure of being lugged between two homes. In my married years, our girls had beautiful felt advent calendars with pockets which I...

8 Tips for navigating your first Christmas as a single mum
Christmas. It’s supposed to be joyful. But, for many families it’s stressful and overwhelming. It’s easy to get lost in the craziness of finishing work, shopping, catching up with friends and family, and focusing on getting everything done. The mental...