Explaining an Absent Father to Your Child

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As a single mother, one of the most challenging things one may need to face is explaining to your child why their father is not involved in their life.

As a single mother, there’s nothing we want more than our kids being happy and healthy. We certainly don’t want to see them hurt. So while it may be a difficult conversation, and we may want to avoid it, it’s important to be honest and transparent with your child. Especially if they are asking questions about it!

Whilst it will, of course, depend and differ depending on the age of your child, here are six general tips on explaining an absent father to your child.Continue Reading →

Coping with a partner’s addiction – six strategies

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Addiction can take many forms, including drugs, alcohol, gambling, and pornography, among others. Living with a partner who has an addiction can be extremely challenging and stressful. If you have a partner with an addiction, it’s important to know that you are not alone. You may ultimately decide you want to end things, but there is also hope for recovery. 

Whilst you decide which road to take,  here are six strategies for coping with a partner’s addiction.Continue Reading →

Top 10 Reasons To Try Fernwood Fitness

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Top 10 Reasons To Try Fernwood Fitness

(This Post is a partnership with Fernwood Fitness.)

A month ago I was invited to try out a Fernwood Fitness health club of my choice to experience all that Fernwood has to offer and to see if I like it.

I jumped at the chance because I have never experienced a female-only gym environment and had heard only good things about Fernwood Fitness.

A month on, here are my top 10 reasons to try Fernwood Fitness. Continue Reading →