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According to The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, there are around 949,000 single-parent families in the country, of which 65% had dependents living with them. Single parent families are on the rise worldwide, due to a number of reasons....
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Why being a single mum makes me a better parent
When I look back over the last decade of my life I feel a little baffled. I certainly never expected to be a divorced single mum. Not in a million years. I married because I was madly in love and...
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Is being a single parent twice the work?
Do you like being a single parent? It’s a question you could ask 100 single parents and the answer will never be the same. Yes, I love it. No, it sucks. Or, ask me again tomorrow. The fact is that...
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Why parenting alone has made me the best version of myself
When I chose to exit my marriage, my ex chose to exit the country. I was suddenly the sole parent of – and the sole provider for – my 15 month-old son. I still actually had a job at this...
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Why single mums are really super heroes
Why single mums are really super heroes. The life of a single mum can be peppered with self-doubt. Always worrying if you’re a good mum or not. Whether you’re doing everything right. It saps your strength. Sort of like Superman’s...