The summer holidays as a solo mum can feel lonely and overwhelming before they’ve even started. But lonely doesn’t have to be the whole story. Here’s what changed for me, and the simple shifts that made all the difference.
What happens when life doesn’t follow the traditional family path you expected? This piece explores the hidden grief of letting go of that vision — and the journey towards embracing solo motherhood and a different kind of family.
We’re taught to look for 'the one'. The person who will complete us, choose us, build a life with us, and make everything feel whole. They will become the 'other half' to us, indicating they are required for us to be complete. It’s a powerful story that was all around...
A step by step guide of how to do an annual reset as a solo parent and set intentions for the year ahead. The advantages of doing this each year, in order to place our energy in the places most important to us.
Christmas has a way of magnifying whatever already feels sensitive in our lives. For people considering solo parenthood, this time of year can be especially emotional. Read these top tips for navigating the festivities if you are considering solo parenthood.
Many of my coaching clients fear that single life is just a holding pattern until ‘real life’ begins. But I see a clear difference: those who embrace being single tend to thrive as solo parents later, while those who don’t often fall into comparison and believe couples have it easier. Confidence in your single life isn’t just about enjoying the present — it’s what creates the resilience and clarity to solo parent from a place of strength.
Solo parenting while working is a balancing act that often feels impossible to get right. Some days, I feel like I’m holding it all together—armed with to-do lists, multi-tasking like a pro, using every minute available, constantly on the go. And then there are the...
A blog post covering handy tips on making the decision to embark on the journey to solo parenthood
