Christmas morning. For some, it’s picture-perfect – matching pyjamas, laughter, presents under the tree, and a family gathered around the table. For others, especially single mums, it can look and feel very different.
Maybe the kids aren’t with you this year. Maybe you’re juggling family tensions, finances stretched thin, or carrying the weight of doing it all on your own. Maybe you’re just exhausted.
If that’s you, this is your Christmas morning pep talk.Continue Reading →
Dear Santa,
It’s been… well, a year.
A year of juggling school runs, saturday sports, nappy changes, work, trying to keep everyone happy, late-night laundry, unexpected bills, and the occasional cry in the supermarket car park.
And before you ask, yes – I’ve tried to be good.
Not perfect. Not “Pinterest mum” good. But the kind of good that means my kids feel loved, safe, and seen – even when dinner was Weet-Bix and bedtime was late.
So this year, instead of asking for shiny new appliances or diamond earrings (though, if you’re offering…), here’s my real wish list…Continue Reading →
Christmas can be one of the most magical times of the year. However, if you’re co-parenting, it can also be one of the most stressful experiences. Between navigating shared custody, organising holiday handovers, and managing your own emotions, it can feel like a pressure cooker waiting to explode.
If this is your first Christmas as a single mum, or even if you’ve been doing it for years, know this: you’re not alone. Many mums feel the weight of wanting to “make it perfect” for their kids while also dealing with the reality of negotiating with an ex who may not make things easy.
Here are six practical ways to cope and even find peace during the holiday season.Continue Reading →
There are few things more gut-wrenching than watching your ex be cruel, dismissive, or downright mean in front of your child. It’s one thing to deal with their behaviour privately, but when it happens in front of little eyes and ears? That hits differently.Continue Reading →
Let’s be honest – sometimes the word “co-parenting” feels a bit… optimistic. If your ex is charming one minute and infuriating the next, you might feel like you’re walking a tightrope just to keep things civil.
And while some people’s exes turn into respectful, supportive co-parents, for others? Well, let’s just say the “jerk” label feels more accurate 😐
So how do you keep your sanity, protect your kids, and maybe even get to a point where you can have a normal conversation without wanting to throw your phone across the room?
Here are 10 tips on how to get along with your jerk of an ex, without losing your sanity in the process.Continue Reading →