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A year in review for single mums

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As we approach the end of another year, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and acknowledge the incredible journey of single motherhood that you have been on over the past year. The highs, and the lows. The challenges, triumphs, and moments of strength have shaped you into the remarkable woman you are today. You finish the year in a different position than you started it. In this blog post, let’s take a moment to reflect and journal on the past year – a year in review for single mums – the lessons learned, the personal growth achieved, and the love and resilience that represent your journey as a single mum. Let the journalling begin…Continue Reading →

Ten Strategies for Single Mums to Navigate Christmas Season Sadness

The Christmas season is often associated with joy, togetherness, family, and festive celebrations. However, for single mums, it can also be a time that brings about a lot of feelings of sadness and loneliness. Whether it’s due to a recent separation, not seeing the kids on Christmas Day, or the longing for the Christmas spirit past years brought, it’s important to acknowledge these emotions and find empowering ways to navigate through them. Here are ten strategies to help single mums navigate Christmas season sadness and find joy and fulfillment during the Christmas season.

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A Single Mum’s Guide to the Christmas Season

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The holiday season is upon us, bringing joy, festivities, and, for many single mums, a feeling of dread. Juggling ALL the responsibilities on your own during Christmas can feel overwhelming. Or maybe it’s the thought of kissing your kids goodbye and missing out on the opportunity of seeing them on Christmas morning that is getting you down. But with the right mindset and a bit of planning, you can make the season not only manageable but truly magical for you and your children. Here’s a guide to help you navigate the holiday season with a plan, and have a fabulous single mum Christmas.Continue Reading →

Looking after your future self as a single mum

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As a single mum, your days are often filled with the immediate demands of parenting, work, dealing with an ex, and everything else. This can create overwhelm, chaos, frustration, and stress. By taking proactive steps you can ensure a brighter and more stable tomorrow for both you and your family. In this blog post, we’ll explore five practical ways for single mums to take care of their future selves from a logistical standpoint, making life more manageable. It’s about looking after your future self as a single mum and doing things your future self will thank you for.Continue Reading →

Dating a single mum – From a male perspective!

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In my early days of becoming a single mum, I had a lot of fear about dating. For the first year, I thought Who would want to date ME? I certainly didn’t think I was girlfriend material. Looking back, I most definitely undervalued myself as a person and what I could bring to a relationship. But what I found through my dating journey was that being a single mum really wasn’t a negative thing. Over the years, I have asked around, and I found that most guys are pretty understanding about single mums. In fact, to most men I’ve spoken with, having kids from a previous relationship is not really a big deal at all. The biggest challenge they saw was that single mums had less time, and it was harder to be spontaneous. One man added “And knowing there is a little person that comes first. But these are pretty easy to manage.”

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