Recently I wrote the 10 Worst Things About Being a Single Parent, so it’s now time to tell you the ten BEST things. It’s not all bad so it’s about time us solo parents bigged ourselves up! I’ve included quotes from some of the lovely single parents I’ve chatted to in the single parent…
#My3Things Positive Parenting Motivator: Week 13
Read moreAs you know #My3Things is my way to try to value myself and my parenting a bit more, so I’ve created this and a linky for other bloggers to join in with too. Each week I list three things that have not gone so well that week, three things I want to focus on improving next week, and ending the…
Single Parent Spotlight: Tracey Bowden
Read moreThe aim of these interviews is to show how AMAZING us working single parents are. I’m sick of seeing the bad press single parents get in the media, because some single parents have taken the choice to live off benefits, or even worse, have children in order to get benefits. We all seem to get tarred…
Single Parent Spotlight: Sarah Shermann
Read moreThe aim of these interviews is to show how AMAZING us working single parents are. I’m sick of seeing the bad press single parents get, especially because some single parents have unfortunately taken the choice to live off benefits, or even worse, have children in order to get benefits, and we all seem to get tarred…
No More Fat Mummy!
Read moreI can already hear you sighing as you’ve seen a fair few dieting posts of mine over the year, but I started a parenting class this week and it’s given me motivation that I’ve not felt in a long time! I enrolled onto the class because it teaches positive parenting skills, which are strategies that all…
Toddler Tantrums SUCK
Read moreChunk has always had the occasional strop, even when he was teeny, and people always use the phrase: “Wait until he hits the terrible twos!” but I was never phased as I felt I already experienced the full wrath of Chunk, but OH NO! What I find so odd is that literally days after he…
Single Parent Spotlight: Judith Healy
Read moreWelcome to my new, regular blog slot called Single Parent Spotlight! The aim of these interviews is to show how amazing us working single parents are. I’m sick of seeing the bad press single parents get, especially because some single parents have unfortunately taken the choice to live off benefits, or even worse, have children in…
#3dates3mths Challenge 2: Online Dating
Read moreAs you know, I’m currently taking part in the #3dates3mths challenge, set by online dating company, Just Singles.My first challenge (safari dating) went really well, and I ended up getting a further date from it (but that’s a future post!). The event reminded me what it feels like to be admired and fancied- and oh boy how I’ve…
The 2 Year Developmental Check
Read moreChunk had his 2 year check yesterday, so thought I would let you know what it involves in case your little one is approaching theirs too! After a rush out of the flat to get there on time (I’m rarely on time anywhere these days!) I realised I’d left his water bottle at home, and…
Picking A Nursery
Read moreWhere has the time gone?! Why can’t I keep up?! Chunk will be two years old at the end of this month, and I have recently been searching for a nursery- not an easy task! He is entitled to a free place, because I have recently had to become self-employed (so far found no work!)…