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Christmas cooking for kids that actually works

Your kids want to do some Christmas cooking, so why the hell not? Cue: Images of yourself and your beloved children laughing and bonding as you produce delicious, Pinterest-worthy treats. Yet, with so many online recipes at our fingertips, many...

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What to do if you’re alone with your kids on Christmas Day

I’m a single mum who’s spent the last two Christmases alone with my kids. I know how daunting it can be to face Christmas Day without family or friends, especially when you’re worried about making the day special for your...

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Yes, Santa knows mum and dad are divorced

The holiday season is a time of joy, wonder, and cherished family traditions. As a parent navigating the complex terrain of divorce, ensuring my children’s happiness during this time can be especially challenging. One common concern that often arises is...

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10 Tips to survive Christmas as a single mum

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....

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10 Adult advent calendars for the Christmas lover in all of us (2023)

Who doesn’t love an advent calendar? I mean, we were brought up to love them … from childhood, right through to adulthood! I adore Christmas and I know lots of adults who launch themselves into the festivities with gusto. And...

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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...

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Co-parenting at Christmas: How to make it work

Christmas can be the most wonderful time of the year, or the hardest. And for many, it comes down to family. For this reason, co-parenting at Christmas can be the most fiddly festivities of all. This might be your first...

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5 Tips to stop your narcissistic ex ruining Christmas

For many, the holidays are a time of joy, cheer and family. For some, especially when you’ve got an ex-husband prone to rage when he doesn’t get his way, not so much. The reason why narcissists love creating chaos during...

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10 Classic kids Christmas movies to watch every year

With so many Christmas movies hitting our screens each year, it can be hard to choose one which your whole family will love. In our home, there are certain movies that it wouldn’t be Christmas without … a couple of...