Navigating the co-parenting relationship can be difficult. It certainly has been for me. It’s taken me almost four years to manage, and I have still not mastered it. It does take time. But I have learned some great things over the years and I would love to share them with you. Here are 5 tips to deal with a difficult ex-partner.Continue Reading →
There is nothing that infuriates me more than fathers claiming that mothers are alienating their children from them when they are not.
Most single mums that I know (including myself) are of the opinion that our children benefit from both their parents in their lives, and do whatever they can to encourage that based on their children’s age. Of course, there are cases where mothers try to keep their children from their father (and vice versa), and sadly this commonly has to do with control, or getting back at each other, rather than what is in the best interest of the child. But often it is for genuine reasons which may include violence, substance abuse or mental illness; where it may actually not be safe for children to be with that parent at that point in time.Continue Reading →
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. If you are recently divorced or newly single, this particular day can leave a bitter taste in your mouth, and with all of the commercials, retail displays, and social media chatter, it can feel like there is a giant blinking sign that hangs over your head and reads “ALONE.”Continue Reading →
Introducing a new partner to your children is a pretty big deal. Particularly if they are at an age of understanding what is going on. The last thing you want to do, is bring in a new partner every few months. Introducing a new partner to your children needs to be considered very carefully and needs to be done slowly. Everyone is different, and there is no perfect answer or time frame, but here are five things to consider when introducing a new partner to your children.Continue Reading →
My family, friends, regular blog readers, and podcast listeners will know that this year I am prioritizing dating more. You can read about that here.
I thought I’d keep a little log over the next 12 months or so on my dating adventures, and also share some of my past experiences of dating since becoming a single mother, including the highs and lows.
So welcome to the Tinder Surprise blog post series. I’m hoping to post an update monthly, but I’ll see how I go. Here is Part 1.Continue Reading →