Explaining an Absent Father to Your Child

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As a single mother, one of the most challenging things one may need to face is explaining to your child why their father is not involved in their life.

As a single mother, there’s nothing we want more than our kids being happy and healthy. We certainly don’t want to see them hurt. So while it may be a difficult conversation, and we may want to avoid it, it’s important to be honest and transparent with your child. Especially if they are asking questions about it!

Whilst it will, of course, depend and differ depending on the age of your child, here are six general tips on explaining an absent father to your child.Continue Reading →

Building a Strong Parent-Child Relationship: ten tips!

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Building a strong parent-child relationship is essential for the healthy emotional and social development of children. A strong parent-child bond not only creates a sense of security and trust but also sets the foundation for positive communication and healthy relationships throughout a child’s life.

As a single parent, building a strong bond with your child can be challenging. You may have to juggle work, household chores, and other responsibilities while also trying to be present for your child. However, there are several things you can do to strengthen your relationship with your child, that you can easily weave into your daily life.

Here are ten tips and strategies for building a strong parent-child relationship as a single parent. Continue Reading →

Side Hustle Tips for Single Mothers

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A side hustle is a part-time job or business that you can do in addition to your regular job or parenting responsibilities. As a single mother, there are many reasons to start a side hustle. I started my business as a side hustle when I was two years into single parenting. For me, the main reason to start my side hustle was to pursue my passion for supporting and connecting with other single mothers.

Over time, it was something that grew, until it was something I was doing full-time. In my experience, it was one of the best things I have ever done. I often have single mums asking me about it, and how they can start up their own side hustle, so here are some of my side hustle tips for single mothers, and I hope they help you!Continue Reading →

7 Easter Activities for Single Mums and Kids

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Easter is a special time of year, full of fun and festive activities for families to enjoy. As a single mum, you might be wondering what activities you can do with your kids during the Easter holiday. Don’t worry – there are plenty of fun and easy Easter activities that you can do together. Here are seven Easter activities for single mums and kids to get you started…Continue Reading →

Estate planning for single mums

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As a single mother, the responsibility of raising kids alone can be overwhelming. With so much to juggle, it’s easy to put off overwhelming tasks such as estate planning. However, estate planning is crucial for single mums! We need to ensure our kids are taken care of in the event of our unexpected passing. 

Below is a comprehensive guide to estate planning for single mothers.Continue Reading →