Category featuring articles about everyday life as a female, parent, single parent, self employed person and adult.
6 Ways to Teach Teens to Tidy and Declutter
Read moreCleaning up after kids can be a never-ending task, but as they get older we can teach teens to tidy for themselves. Learning ways to teach teens to tidy and declutter helps them to develop independence skills and start taking responsibility for their mess.
Single Parent Pessimist is 10 Years Old
Read moreLast week I got a calendar notification that said ’10 years of Single Parent Pessimist’ and nearly fainted. How can a decade fly by like that?!
Tips for Teaching Children How to Stay Safe Online
Read moreThe days of watching my son’s every move to keep him safe as a young child are over, but other safety measures are now important. I’m one of the (many) parents who’ve lost their child to the world of gaming, so teaching children how to stay safe online is vital.
Turning Hobbies like Blogging into a Career
Read moreIt’s been a strange 18 months, where many of us have had to think outside the box in order to still earn money. The main source of my self employment nearly completely dried up due to this pandemic, which is scary when you’re a single parent.
Embracing Who You Are This Summer: Celebrating Your Current Self
Read moreI always know when summer’s on it’s way, because weight loss and gym class ads fill my social media feeds. Why is there so much emphasis on changing ourselves in order to enjoy this warm season though?
My Positive Reframe of 2020
Read moreUnfortunately it’s so easy to get stuck on these negatives until it’s all that we focus upon. I’ve recently started to ruminate on these things as it feels like this pandemic is never going to end and I’m at breaking point with it. So how do I help myself and those around me?
How to Manage Relationships at Christmas
Read moreWhether it’s a partner, family member or even potential date, relationships can be difficult to manage at the best of times. Adding Christmas to the mix can make it trickier.
Dog Walking in Winter: Review of Regatta’s Winter Range of Women’s Walking Jackets and Dog Coats
Read moreThe weather’s really turned this week hasn’t it?! There’s snow possibly on it’s way here, which is fitting for December, but it’s not practical when you need to go out and about.
How To Live Self Care For Life: Self-Care Tips for #SelfCareWeek
Read moreThis week has been #SelfCareWeek across social media. It’s an NHS annual event that raises awareness of what we can do to improve our physical and mental health. This year’s theme is Live Self Care For Life.
My Second Thought of the Day for BBC Suffolk, Evenings with Jon Wright: Long Distance Relationships
Read moreThis is the second of four thoughts of the day I recorded for BBC Suffolk Radio last month. The subject for this thought was ‘Long Distance Relationships’ so I talked about the ups and downs of my relationship, and what works for us.