As a mum who co-parents both older kids and a toddler, I often get asked how I manage to successfully co-parent my youngest, because naturally it presents different challenges to those of co-parenting older children. Whilst it would be great to be able to reply with a magical quick fix that removes all of your anxiety about co-parenting, I just can’t. However, what I can share with you is that it is entirely possible to effectively co-parent a toddler. It just takes time, careful communication and mutual respect between co-parents.  Negotiate Initial Terms For Contact That You Are Both Ha ..read more

Yep, I have two baby fathers and I hate it. The term that is, because it has nothing but negative connotations. Yet negative terminology aside, ‘baby fathers’ is descriptive and does exactly what it says on the tin. So for clarity and brevity, I’ll be using the term ’baby fathers’ throughout this post when I talk about how I manage to somewhat peacefully co-parent my three children with their dads. I saw ’somewhat’ as co-parenting is tough however you look at it. Extra baby fathers naturally adds a whole new layer of complexity to your co-parenting. Depending on the individual circumstances, t ..read more

There was a time when I wasn’t aware that a depression relapse existed. I thought that you had depression, got better and it never troubled you again. Last year, I even wrote a blog post about how it felt to beat depression, because at that point in time I felt that I had finally lifted the black cloud that had been hanging over me. My mood had been stable for the first time in years. I felt optimistic. I genuinely felt like I was in a really good place. So good in fact that I became complacent. I figured that I could manage without the medication, therapy and strategies that had enabled me to ..read more

A good while ago I wrote a post sharing my favourite quotes to live by, and whilst I still love them all, I felt like as single mums, we needed a collection of quotes that inspire and motivate us as we navigate our single motherhood journeys. Sometimes we need the reminder that we’re not the first, and that the others who have gone before us are ready and willing to share their wisdom. Which quote was your favourite? Which quote do you most identify with ..read more

I talk to a lot of single mothers and one of the things that comes up again and again is the ridiculous comments that we gave all heard more than once. People seem to think that the breakdown of our relatioships or the state of our sex lives are public property and that they are entitlted to ask deeply personal questions. Then there are the misinformed or just plain rude statements which uphold every single stereotype that you have ever heard about single mothers… The comments are frustrating, but who’s ready to have some fun with them by playing the ‘10 Things To Avoid Saying To Single Mother ..read more

If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll already know that 2021 was quite the year for my mental health and then there is something about the end of a year and the beginning of a new one that seems to naturally make me reflect, re-evaluate and re-focus.That’s why this year with my 2022 essentials in tow, I am fully committed to continuing my self-development journey. My 2022 Essentials Because the idea of setting life-altering New Year’s resolutions has always felt somewhat contrived to me, I’m focusing on small, achievable changes which will hopefully have a big impact om my life. My 2022 essent ..read more

Being single and pregnant with my third child wasn’t quite how I anticipated spending 2019, but it happened and like all of my experiences, I owned my story. Was it tough? Hell yes. But pregnancy is tough regardless of your relationship status. Happy mum and happy baby is the goal and if that means going it alone, then you do you. The important thing to remember is that you aren’t the first, you definitely won’t be the last and if I can do it, you can too.  Being Single And Pregnant Tip 1: Acknowledge Your Feelings Pregnant women are not exactly known for being rational, and when you are ..read more

If you’ve seen my recent post about Valentine’s Day, you will know that in my house we love any excuse to have a special meal, put up decorations and have a mini-disco. Mother’s Day is no exception. Every mum single, solo or otherwise deserves to be celebrated and of course this includes you. You’re doing an amazing job of raising your little humans all by yourself, you deserve all of the recognition. Give Yourself The Gift Of Time Is it me or is the one thing that us single mums want and need but find so hard to get is time? This Mother’s Day give yourself an opportunity to rel ..read more

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