Receiving Emotional Support as a Solo Parent
For many of us, deciding to become a solo parent is a massive decision for a variety of different reasons. One of those factors is often, questioning whether we’ll be…
Read MoreLiving in a Society Designed for Heterosexual Couples
I read a thread on a Facebook Group last month where the author claimed that she wanted the word on her child’s birth certificate changed from ‘Father’ to ‘Parent’. The…
Read MoreThe Key Changes I’ve Made Since Talking To Donor Conceived People
When I first embarked on my journey to solo parenthood more than 7 years ago I had a very clear idea of how I believed things to be. I’ve recently…
Read More5 things I’m celebrating this International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day. It is a day to celebrate the social, political and economic achievements of women while focusing global attention on areas requiring further action. This year’s…
Read More6 Simple Tips to Enjoy Mothers Day as a Solo Parent
On the 19th March in the UK, Mothers Day is coming up. Mothers Day, Fathers Day, Grandparents Day…..all these days that are now celebrated throughout the year, the list seems…
Read MoreLet’s talk about solo mum guilt
You may have heard the term ‘mum guilt’. Many mums describe feeling guilty about not doing enough as a parent. Not doing things right, or making decisions that may disadvantage…
Read More2 lessons that have helped me thrive as a solo mum
When I made the decision to pursue solo motherhood I realised that to thrive as a solo mum, I must wholeheartedly embrace this path. There was no room to question…
Read MoreWhy deciding to become a solo mum took me 5 years
When I was 29 I split up from my partner of 7 years. Not long after, I started doing the maths! Although it wasn’t ideal and certainly wasn’t my original…
Read More8 ways dating changes when you become a solo mum
Many of my coaching clients ask me “is dating any easier when you become a solo mum?” Like everything it’s not that simple, and I’m quite sure people experience it…
Read More10 things I have learnt from my Covid-19 experience so far
The first time the reality of what Covid-19 was going to mean really hit me was the Thursday before nursery closed. I knew that from the following day Daisy would…
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