Single parenting can be a lonely business
“Please wear your coat to school today,” I beg of my teen as I leave the house at eight this morning. “Why?” she replies, … View Post
In which I spend the evening in a church hall surrounded by badgers
Tonight I spent a tedious hour and a half sat cross-legged on the hard floor of a freezing church hall, my senses overwhelmed by … View Post
A cup of tea – what a treat!
Parenting alone can be dull at the best of times – you don’t get out much in the evenings and find yourself taking pleasure … View Post
Dating dilemmas for single parents
Dating as a single parent is a tricky business, requiring a lot of determination and very supportive babysitters. When you’re part of a … View Post
New Year’s resolutions – make self interesting…
New Year’s Resolutions: Write blog – check Get people to read blog – hmmm…. trickier. Top tip from a friend – ‘make it interesting’. Damn. I … View Post
Cordon Bleu for fussy eaters
Forget trying to impress your toddler with the latest from Annabel Karmel – a recent study of 4,000 mothers showed we rely on a grand total … View Post
Christmas cabin fever
Wednesday already! The return-to-school light at the end of the tunnel is most definitely visible. Don’t get me wrong, I love my kids. … View Post
How to cope as a single parent with the logistics of Christmas
As a single parent, coping with Christmas can be a logistical nightmare. In my case, with two children by different fathers, you’d expect … View Post
Christmas lesson number one – batteries are ALWAYS required…
So yesterday was Christmas Day, our first ever spent alone as a family of three, and, much as anticipated, it was fairly dull. It … View Post
Tis the season to be jolly!
Tonight I am spending Christmas Eve in the style I do every year – I am panic wrapping piles of stocking presents while drinking wine … View Post
On waking up to quiet and not knowing quite what to do…
This morning I wake at 8.30am to a silent house. Everyone but me is sleeping peacefully and I lie in bed for a while, … View Post- Newer Posts
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