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Six Ways to Beat Valentine’s Day Single Mum Loneliness

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Valentine’s Day is “supposed” to be about love, connection, and romantic gestures. But if you’re a single mum navigating life after separation or divorce, it can feel like a cruel reminder of what’s missing. Suddenly, the shops are full of roses, chocolates, and couples holding hands, and instead of feeling celebrated, it might be a reminder of what’s been lost. You might feel invisible, forgotten, or painfully alone.

First of all, let me say this: you are not alone in feeling this way. So many women quietly dread this day, even if they put on a brave face. And while it’s natural to feel sadness or longing, Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be something you simply “get through.” You can approach it in a way that feels nurturing and even empowering. Here’s how:Continue Reading →

The three things a single mum should let go of to receive this one important thing

Being a single mum can feel like you’re juggling a hundred balls in the air while someone keeps sneaking in more when you’re not looking. You’re navigating parenting, finances, emotional ups and downs, and maybe even co-parenting with an ex who isn’t always easy to get along with.

It’s exhausting.

And while we’d all love to have everything neat, predictable, and under control, the truth is, there are some things you simply can’t control as a single mum. The good news? You don’t need to. Once you shift your energy to what you can influence, life feels a whole lot lighter.

Here are three things you can’t control, and what to do instead.Continue Reading →

How to Survive Hosting a Kids’ Party With Your Ex

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Birthday parties are meant to be fun, right? Balloons, cake, games, happy kids… easy. But throw your ex into the mix, and suddenly that “two-hour celebration” feels more like an Olympic endurance event you are DREADING.

If you’re a single mum navigating co-parenting, chances are you’ll eventually face the joint birthday party. And while it might sound daunting (and let’s be honest, sometimes it is), it can be done without tears, tantrums, or one of you hiding in the bathroom.

I have had to do this twice during my daughter’s lifetime – her first birthday party, which we co-hosted, and it went surprisingly well considering our relationship. And her 6th birthday, which I invited my ex to.

Here are my top tips to survive hosting a kids’ party with your ex – and maybe even enjoy it.Continue Reading →

Six Funny Perceptions About Being a Single Mum

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When I became a single mum, I quickly realised that along with juggling nappies, day-care (and then school) runs, work, and an often hostile ex, I also had to navigate people’s interesting perceptions about what life as a single mum must be like.

Some of them were downright hilarious (and some a little insulting, if I’m honest). So, let’s have a laugh at six funny perceptions about being a single mum.Continue Reading →

How to Make 2026 the Year You Truly Thrive

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If you’ve found yourself starting 2026 feeling exhausted, stretched thin, or even wondering how you’re going to make it through another year as a single mum, you’re not alone, my friend. Surviving takes a lot of strength. But here’s the truth: surviving doesn’t have to be your final destination. If you feel like you’ve been surviving for way too long, and just gripping on by the tips of your fingernails (which is how it’s always going to be at times), maybe this year can be the year you start to shift from just “getting by” to actually thriving.

Thriving doesn’t mean everything is perfect. It means you’re building a life where you feel more grounded, more confident, and more in control – even when challenges show up (hello ex!). Here’s your roadmap to move from survival mode to thriving in 2026.Continue Reading →