We love our kids but we all need a little time out!
When it comes to dating, single parents often have a tough time. It can be really difficult to plan dates around the children, especially if your ex-partner isn’t on the scene and you don’t have somebody close by to watch the kids while you head out for a date. Many single parents are also conscious …
I’m a big believer in allowing children to spend time playing online games. I know that this won’t be a popular opinion with everybody, but for me, the benefits of online games are huge. I’ve given this quite a lot of thought over the years as my own children have been growing up, and I …
Spring has most definitely sprung, and it’s the perfect time to get out the craft box and start getting creative with the kids. Springtime can provide lots of inspiration for crafts, and they don’t need to be too complicated either. There are lots of Spring inspired crafts that are easy enough for all the family …
I’ve been working from home in various jobs for over 11 years now. But 2020 saw many more people working from home for the very first time. The global Covid-19 pandemic forced many businesses to rethink whether staff really needed to travel into their usual place of work or whether it was safer all round …
Starting a family of your own makes you reassess pretty much every aspect of your life. Suddenly, you are responsible for another human being and whilst that can be a really scary feeling, it’s a pretty amazing place to be too. Having children definitely made me want to be the best that I could be …
All of our children have missed out on their usual birthday celebrations this year as have most of the children across the world. The Covid-19 pandemic has meant that family life has been far from normal. Parents across the globe have had to come up with new ways to ensure their children still get to …
If you’re a single parent, then you’ll know first hand just how precious your money and your time are. Working long hours with childcare fees to pay, food to buy and all of the other never-ending purchases the kids seem to need can be soul destroying. Top the tight budget off with all the demands …
It’s been a tough year for all of us, but I really feel for single parents who have had to multi-task like never before. Not only that, but our social lives have been taken away from us and it’s those adult interactions that many single parents rely on in order to keep themselves sane! As …
We’ve all seen the happy family Christmas scenes depicted in the media. Whether it’s adverts, films or magazines, this time of year is filled with the perfect family Christmas. But reality just isn’t like that. Christmas is up there with one of the most stressful times of the year. There are so many reasons why …
These days, many couples wait until after they’ve had children before they get married. But once the kids come along, money can be tighter than ever before. Planning a wedding can be expensive if you’re not careful, but there are a few, simple things you can do to cut the cost. It really isn’t worth …