The Art of Being a Calm Mum
Five years after leaving my marriage as a single mum, I made the leap to move in with my partner. Last week, something happened that triggered me more than I have been in a long time.
On this particu...
The mess will continue to be there whether I clean it or not.
I used to feel like the second my kids left the house, whether at school or with their dad, that was my window to catch up. Clean the kit...
This time last week, I was sitting in my car with tears streaming down my face.
School refusal. Both boys. At the same time. It was a lot.
Today I’m sitting in my car again. Same car, same school ru...
I've been taking a bit of a trip down memory lane lately. And it got me thinking a lot about some of the challenges I faced when I first became a single mum.
I was on my own, in the middle of COVID, ...
Last night both my boys got up a couple of times during the night.
They’re often unsettled when they come back home after spending time with their dad, and as I lay there listening for the next set o...
About a week ago, I was sitting on my couch, tears streaming down my face, wondering how I’d managed to get to such a low point. As a single mum, I’ve become familiar with anxiety, but this time, it f...
