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 →
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 →
If you’re co-parenting with someone who seems to thrive on drama, you’ve probably discovered how exhausting it can be. The constant digs, the passive-aggressive texts, the last-minute changes… It’s like they always know how to push your buttons.
Enter the grey rock method – a simple, powerful strategy that can help you stop fueling the fire and protect your peace.Continue Reading →
January isn’t about making resolutions you’ll forget by February. It’s about creating habits that support you not just for a month, but for the entire year ahead, and even beyond! As a single mum, you’ve already got enough on your plate. That’s why these five simple habits are designed to give you energy, clarity, and confidence, without adding more stress. Here’s how to make 2026 your thriving year.Continue Reading →
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 →