Category: Kids

It’s Not Babysitting If It’s Your Child

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If I had a dollar for every time I heard a mum tell me their ex refers to looking after their children as “babysitting”… well, let’s just say I’d be writing this blog from a beach in Fiji. Here’s the thing: it’s not babysitting if it’s your child. Babysitting is when a neighbour’s teenager watches your kids while you go out. Babysitting is when Grandma offers to have them for the afternoon. Babysitting is a job you do for someone else. Parenting is what you do for your child.Continue Reading →

10 Single Mum Holiday Ideas

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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 →

How to Make Your Home a Haven, Not a Headache

Navigating single motherhood can often feel like juggling a million things at once, especially when it comes to creating a harmonious home. When everything falls on your shoulders, achieving a calm and positive environment can seem out of reach. But with some simple shifts in organisation, routines, and communication, you can transform chaos into calm and create a nurturing, supportive space that benefits you and your children.

Here’s how to bring more peace and structure into your home…Continue Reading →

Making the Most of Parenting Moments, Even After Divorce

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For many single mothers navigating the complexities of separation or divorce, the concept of “quality time” with children can feel overwhelming. I always felt that people assumed my daughter and I had so much quality time together. But it had to be an intentional and active choice. Juggling schedules, managing emotions, and facing co-parenting challenges can leave us wondering how to truly connect with our kids amidst the storm. How do we stay present when there is so much to worry about? But, creating meaningful moments with your children is possible, even amidst the challenges we face.Continue Reading →

Making Parallel Parenting Work for your Family

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In the complex world of co-parenting, some situations can be significantly challenging to both parents and, most importantly, their children. It is particularly difficult to co-parent in high-conflict situations. Navigating the shared responsibilities of parenting while also managing strained relationships requires a different solution. And one such approach that could work for you is parallel parenting. This method acknowledges the need to minimise direct communication between ex-partners, focusing instead on creating two separate but structured environments that prioritise the well-being of the children involved.Continue Reading →