Single Parent Pessimist https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk Experiences of a Single Mum Attempting to Find a Positive Approach to Life Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:13:38 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.4 https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cropped-29366232_826313014243537_8143307492714086400_o-1.jpg Single Parent Pessimist https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk 32 32 Keeping Up With Technology: A Parent’s Guide https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk/keeping-up-with-technology-a-parents-guide/ https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk/keeping-up-with-technology-a-parents-guide/#respond Sat, 27 Jan 2024 18:04:16 +0000 https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk/?p=10629 Keeping up with technology can be tricky, as it’s advancing at a breakneck pace, but it’s essential for our family’s safety.

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Christmas Gift Ideas for Adults, Teens and Children 2023 https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk/christmas-gift-ideas-2023/ https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk/christmas-gift-ideas-2023/#respond Tue, 12 Dec 2023 21:24:54 +0000 https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk/?p=10511 This guide has gift ideas for everyone, and even a discount code or two.

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Winter Family Activities Outdoors: Tips and Ideas https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk/winter-family-activities-outdoors/ https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk/winter-family-activities-outdoors/#respond Tue, 05 Dec 2023 12:05:12 +0000 https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk/?p=10472 During colder seasons it gets trickier to encourage kids off screens and into the fresh air, so preparing for winter family activities outdoors is essential.

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6 Ways to Teach Teens to Tidy and Declutter https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk/6-ways-to-teach-teens-to-tidy-and-declutter/ https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk/6-ways-to-teach-teens-to-tidy-and-declutter/#respond Wed, 21 Jun 2023 19:58:36 +0000 https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk/?p=10164 Cleaning 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.

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Single Parent Pessimist is 10 Years Old https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk/a-decade-of-single-parent-pessimist/ https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk/a-decade-of-single-parent-pessimist/#comments Thu, 13 Apr 2023 17:47:48 +0000 https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk/?p=8694 Last 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?!

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Signs of Burnout and Ways to Manage It https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk/signs-of-burnout-and-ways-to-manage-it/ https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk/signs-of-burnout-and-ways-to-manage-it/#comments Mon, 20 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk/?p=8387 As society gets busier and more chaotic, it's affecting many of us, so knowing the signs of burnout is important.

Many things can lead to burnout, such as stress, being overworked, and even living with neurodivergent or mental health conditions.

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Gifts for Mums and Caregivers on Mother’s Day 2023 https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk/gifts-for-mums-2023/ https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk/gifts-for-mums-2023/#comments Tue, 07 Mar 2023 21:45:14 +0000 https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk/?p=8341 Finding gifts for mums and caregivers isn't always easy.

Do you go sentimental, stylish, practical, tasty, sustainable or even funny?!

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Tips for Teaching Children How to Stay Safe Online https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk/teaching-children-how-to-stay-safe-online/ https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk/teaching-children-how-to-stay-safe-online/#respond Tue, 28 Feb 2023 14:14:06 +0000 https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk/?p=8345 The 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.

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Children’s Mental Health Week 2023: Ways to Connect With Your Child https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk/childrens-mental-health-week-2023/ https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk/childrens-mental-health-week-2023/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2023 22:22:30 +0000 https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk/?p=8314 Children's Mental Health Week has been a yearly event since 2015, and returns this week until 12th February.

The week was launched by Place2Be, a leading UK provider of school-based mental health support, to raise awareness of the importance of children's mental health.

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Late ADHD Diagnosis: One Year On https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk/late-adhd-diagnosis-one-year-on/ https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk/late-adhd-diagnosis-one-year-on/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2023 23:40:04 +0000 https://singleparentpessimist.co.uk/?p=8272 Yesterday marks one year since my late ADHD diagnosis, so I wanted to reflect upon how this year's been.

Late ADHD diagnosis affects many people across the world, as society is starting to learn more about the condition.

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