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 →
One of the things that brought me the most joy whilst raising my daughter on my own were the holidays we took together. Okay, some were more stressful than others 🙃🤨 but overall we had some amazing times and I’m grateful that I have those memories from my eight years as a single mum.
I know for a lot of women, the idea of going on a holiday solo with your kids can bring around some fears, so with our long school holidays just around the corner, I wanted to share some holiday (or, “vacation”, for my US friends) ideas for you take alone with your little ones.
Here are ten ideas to inspire your next single mum holiday – whether you’re ready to book flights tomorrow or just dreaming from the couch between snack requests.Continue Reading →
The thought of spending Christmas without your kids can be heart-wrenching. The holidays, filled with joy, laughter, and family traditions, are often seen as incomplete without the presence of your children. If you’re facing the reality of being alone this Christmas due to custody arrangements, it’s easy to feel sad, lonely, and maybe even a little lost. But what if this holiday season could be an opportunity for something positive?
Here’s why spending Christmas without your kids can actually be a good thing and how you can make the most of this time.Continue Reading →