Non-custodial parents definitely have rights too. Find out more about the key issues – the emotions, the legal and physical practicalities to work through. And find out what…
Dads have a special and important role in their children’s lives. We’ve compiled over 90 tips and ideas to help Dads show up, and be the Dads their…
‘Mum’. The small word carries a big meaning for most of us. That meaning partly depends on how we feel about our own mothers and grandmothers and also…
Family law varies in different countries and more often than not, the legislation is influenced by the tradition or religion that is practiced by the majority of people…
When the children’s father no longer lives with you it’s easy to excuse anything to help you forget the man who they call “Dad”. Most divorced parents resent…
Statistically, the effects of divorce on our society are difficult to prove although there are figures bandied around. What we do know, is that some people go on…
Matrimony to Acrimony or Harmony? The choice is yours … The importance of the choices you make when your marriage ends through which children were born into this…
Do you co-parent? To wish harm for your Ex is to wish ill for your child.
I believe most of us have what it takes to be genuinely great parents; regardless if we have been separated, divorced or attempting to co-parent. More often than…
To speak ill of your Ex with your child says “I love you, but biologically you’re 50% a Jerk.” Speaking poorly of your child’s other parent is one…
I was told that “assume” means “to make an ass out of you and me” so, although it can seems obvious for why routines are important, let’s just…
Have you ever stopped to think how many varieties of routines there are? You’d be surprised. You’ll also be surprised at what you think is so obvious, suddenly…
Why do you want to spend less time with your children when growing up happens so quickly these days? Don’t you look back on how many years have…
If you dread handovers – you’re not alone. If you are frustrated because you’ve managed to get your kids to tidy up the house before the Ex comes…
Do you find it takes time for your children to settle in when they come back from the Ex’s place? If you’re like me, sometimes I wonder what…
Albert Einstein when asked of “Relativity” answered with this. “ Relativity: An hour sitting with a pretty girl on a park bench passes like a minute, but a…
Have you had those moments when you find yourself waking up while you gently hold a particular specialness because it’s your little sweetheart’s birthday today? If you have,…
It’s easy to believe reading an article on “Getting Active” you’ll find new tips about fitness, diets, summer trimmings and all manner of hard-to-keep promises. If you too…
The catch phrase this time of the year is “I’m so busy!” It seems the last thing we have time for is arranging Christmas and then it dawns…
With more and more first marriages ending in divorce, step parents and blended families are becoming increasingly common. While there are obviously issues which need to be addressed,…
As much as grandparents adore their grandchildren, chances are if you’re raising your grandchild it’s because of circumstances rather than choice. There may have been trauma in the…
If you’re even considering being a foster parent, then that makes you someone special. While fostering can be immensely rewarding, it’s also a lot of hard work. You…
When a new man enters the family, some things – like discipline – get complicated.
What you say can affect your children and your future
One winter night a few years ago, I found myself lying on the bathroom floor, pausing between bouts of vomiting and diarrheoa to listen out for my toddler…
When I was pregnant, I secretly wanted a girl. I’d give people the standard line, “Oh, as long as it’s healthy, I don’t mind,” but inside I figured…
Finding good male role models for children in fatherless homes
Juggling your finances is a big part of being a solo or single parent. We discuss WINZ, benefits, subsidies and budget advice here.
While researching this article, I came across the sobering statement: “Children never really heal from divorce.”
I knew having and raising a baby by myself would be hard. Really hard.
It looks like flossing my teeth has now become a habit. It used to be just a good intention – until I read an article about how much…
When I first became a solo mum, I thought the only way I’d find a man would be if he appeared miraculously between the back door and the…
Every Thursday night for a couple of years, my daughter and I had dinner with a girlfriend and her family. With seven people around the table, it was…
Someone once asked me, “You know those columns you write – do you do everything you write about?” Answer: no. Most times I write about things I’m struggling…
Single Parenting can involve lots of stress. We provide strategies to beat the Stress.
Help and advice from other solo parents can be invaluable.
Whether you are a single parent by choice, or circumstances have chosen for you, there is no denying that parenting alone can be tough. Emotional needs aside, the sheer…