The path to single parenthood looks different for everyone. Whether it was a transition you saw coming or something you’re still adjusting to, one thing many newly single parents experience is an overwhelming sense of loneliness in single parenthood. There is nothing quite as isolating as those early days of […]
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Is It Possible To Keep Kids Safe Online?
Gone are the days of a 5-minute dial up, an hour of connection and a stilted exchange over MSN messenger. Our kids were born into the age of the internet, and for better or worse, they’re used to having the whole world at their fingertips when it comes to information. […]
Do I Need To Make A New Will After Getting Divorced?
Divorce is a never-ending stream of paperwork. It is tick-lists and replying to emails. It is filling in forms and having uncomfortable conversations. And it is protecting your future and securing your financial freedom. Finally, it is about safeguarding your children’s futures. This means thinking about worst-case scenarios. Making a […]
What Are The Best Saving Options For Your Kids?
As a single parent, you’re probably more aware than anyone how important it is to save for the future. The chances are that money may be tight for you, and you will most likely want the opposite for your children for when they’re older. There might not be much money […]
Camp Bestival Prep: The Single Mum’s Guide to Packing for a Festival
Headed to Camp Bestival with the kids and not sure what to pack? As a seasoned single mum festival-goer, I’ve survived many summer festivals on my own with Jack, in all sorts of weather. Here’s what to take to a festival with kids. Going To A Festival As A Single […]
Compare & Despair
Our level of contentment is generally set by the gap between our expectation and our reality. The closer together they are, the more content we feel. When things fail to live up to our expectations, especially the big things, we tend to be less content or ‘happy’. One of the […]
What Are The Hardest Things About Being A Single Mother?
Since I started writing about single motherhood, I’ve always tried to focus on the positive side of raising children alone. One of the toughest things about being a single parent is dealing with the stigma and shame attached to the label, so I have tried to be a small part […]
What Can The Idea Of You Teach Us About Single Mothers?
The hit Anne Hathaway age-gap romcom does plenty to shift the narrative around what it means to be a single mother in 2024, but the overarching moral message remains the same: your children must always come first. The Single Mother Project: The Idea Of You It’s been out of action […]
What To Wear On A First Date As A Single Mum
As a single parent, it might have been a while since you went on a first date. If you were with your child’s other parent for a long time before you had kids it may have been years, or even decades since your last date with someone new. What you […]
UK School Holiday & Term Dates for 2024-2025 Academic Year
Forward planning as a single parent is an absolute must. (This is a note to self, seven years in!) Whether you’re a co-parent and you need to organise schedules over the school holidays, or you’re a solo mother and you need to figure out how you will juggle work and […]