My daughter asks me from time to time why her dad and I live in separate houses. It’s not a huge topic of conversation for her (those are reserved for Snapchat, Frozen, superheroes, and the fact that she is the BEST singer EVER), but it does still arise occasionally.Continue Reading →
There is nothing that infuriates me more than fathers claiming that mothers are alienating their children from them when they are not.
Most single mums that I know (including myself) are of the opinion that our children benefit from both their parents in their lives, and do whatever they can to encourage that based on their children’s age. Of course, there are cases where mothers try to keep their children from their father (and vice versa), and sadly this commonly has to do with control, or getting back at each other, rather than what is in the best interest of the child. But often it is for genuine reasons which may include violence, substance abuse or mental illness; where it may actually not be safe for children to be with that parent at that point in time.Continue Reading →
If you are newly single, you have probably been feeling anxious about the dreaded V-day. As for me, I couldn’t really give a toss about Valentine’s Day. I don’t need a man’s declaration of love to feel good about myself anymore, and this is what I wanted to write about today: how a break-up is the perfect time to start a new chapter and find yourself. Let’s celebrate being single on Valentine’s Day.
OK, let’s get into it.Continue Reading →
Introducing a new partner to your children is a pretty big deal. Particularly if they are at an age of understanding what is going on. The last thing you want to do, is bring in a new partner every few months. Introducing a new partner to your children needs to be considered very carefully and needs to be done slowly. Everyone is different, and there is no perfect answer or time frame, but here are five things to consider when introducing a new partner to your children.Continue Reading →
My family, friends, regular blog readers, and podcast listeners will know that this year I am prioritizing dating more. You can read about that here.
I thought I’d keep a little log over the next 12 months or so on my dating adventures, and also share some of my past experiences of dating since becoming a single mother, including the highs and lows.
So welcome to the Tinder Surprise blog post series. I’m hoping to post an update monthly, but I’ll see how I go. Here is Part 1.Continue Reading →