Category: Special Occasions

Why A Co-Parenting Christmas Isn’t Always The Best Choice

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The holiday season is often a time filled with joy, warmth, and togetherness. But for divorced parents, it can also bring a unique set of challenges. Especially if it’s your first Christmas since splitting! A common dilemma I see for my coaching clients is deciding whether to spend Christmas together for the sake of the children. The idea of creating a harmonious holiday experience might seem appealing, but it also comes with potential emotional and psychological implications. In this blog post, I’ll list some pros and cons of spending Christmas with your ex and provide insights to help you make the best decision for your family.Continue Reading →

Single Parents Day – Celebrating the Power of Single Mums

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Single mums. The word itself conjures images of tireless warriors – juggling work, childcare, and everything in between. They are the glue holding families together, the cheerleaders at every game, the bedtime story readers, the chefs, the Uber drivers, and the disciplinarians – all rolled into one. But beyond the busy schedules and overflowing to-do lists lies a wellspring of strength that deserves a standing ovation: the unique power of single mums.Continue Reading →

Eight practical and empowering ways for single mums to kickstart the year

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As the calendar has turned to a new year, it’s a wonderful opportunity for single mums to embrace fresh beginnings, set positive intentions, and embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth. In this blog post, we’ll explore eight practical and empowering ways for single mums to kickstart the year, focusing on self-care, financial wellness, organization, and the nurturing of a positive mindset.Continue Reading →

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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