Category: Wellbeing

Single Mother Survival Guide’s how to get ready for Christmas next year!

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How to get ready for Christmas next year!

Christmas is next week. How did that happen? The year has flown by. It seems the older I get, the faster time passes.

If you’re anything like me in past years, you’re probably feeling a little panicked and stressed with everything you still have to do, despite all intentions to be organised this year.

But this year I do feel more organised than in the past because there are a few things I did this year to ensure there wasn’t a last-minute panic about presents or stresses about finances.Continue Reading →

7 Tips for your first Christmas as a single parent

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7 Tips for your first Christmas as a single parent.

Your first Christmas as a single parent is pretty difficult, and getting through it is no easy feat.

If this is your first Christmas as a single parent, let me assure you that it DOES GET EASIER. The first one was the hardest for me, and the second was difficult too, but this will be my fourth Christmas as a single parent and I can confidently say that it doesn’t bother me at all anymore.Continue Reading →

Is it possible for separated parents to be amicable with each other?

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Is it possible for separated parents to be amicable?

A couple of weeks ago I caught up with a friend I hadn’t seen in 10 years. Since his wedding actually. We were best friends when we were in high school. He was my Dawson, except he didn’t live next door, and he went to a different school. But we would chat for hours every night on the phone, and would often catch up for coffee after school. He dated one of my best girlfriends from school, but that fizzled out after a couple of months. But our friendship always remained.Continue Reading →

17 Reasons why being a single mum is awesome.

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Yes, being a single mum has its challenges, but I also happen to think it’s pretty freaking awesome being a single mum. I could write a book on this topic, but I’ll try to keep it short.

Here are my top reasons why being a single mum is awesome!

1. Occasional days or weeks off.

Single mums usually get some sort of a break, when their child is with their father. For me personally, it’s not a lot. On average, I get a few days off a few times a year. BUT from speaking to a few of my partnered up mum friends, this is A LOT more than they get!Continue Reading →

5 reasons why you know your relationship is over

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Making the decision to end a relationship is never easy. There is a feeling of hope that you hang on to, which makes it hard to bite the bullet and end a bad relationship once and for all. If you have children, this decision is even harder. It’s probably the hardest decision you’ll ever make in your life, because you want to make sure you’re making the best decision for you and your kids. And no one dreams of being a single mum.Continue Reading →