Being a single mom doesn’t mean you sacrifice all your vacation time. You’re just going to do it all one your own. Here are my top tips for traveling alone with the kids. When my ex-husband first told me of his affair, I immediately walked out. I wasn’t staying with him. It was only after […]
How to put your children first in a new relationship
You have children from a previous relationship and now you’re starting a new one. You need to put your children first 99% of the time. I know I’m going to get flack for saying 99% of the time. The truth is that 1% of the time, your needs and your partner’s needs are going to […]
Why you need to stop forcing your business onto your kids
Do you want your children to take over your business in the future? What if they don’t want to? It’s time to stop forcing it on the kids. We see the storyline a lot in TV shows. Parents have created a business, and then they have dreams of passing that onto their children. There’s nothing […]
Why children need to see you have a work-life balance
A work-life balance is important, but it’s not just for you. Your children need to see you have this sort of balance in your life. If you haven’t created a work-life balance, I want you to spend some time focusing on that. I can tell you from experience that this is going to do you […]
5 tips to make the most out of weekends without the kids
It can be hard as a single parent when you get weekends without the kids. Here’s how I make the most of them so I can be fully present when the kids are at home. Before splitting up with my ex, I daydreamed about divorce. I found myself thinking about having weekends without the kids […]
7 top tips for dating as a single mom
The relationship with your child’s other parent has ended, and you want to date again. Here are my top tips for dating as a single mom. The dating world has changed. Last year, I got out of a 12-year relationship. Back then, I would go out and meet people in bars. There was no meeting […]
5 tips to work from home and homeschool at the same time
How the hell do you work from home and homeschool at the same time? It’s something we’ve been asking a lot lately. If you’re in Ontario like me, it’s something you’re going to ask yourself again. Trying to do both isn’t easy. It can feel like one has to be put to one side for […]
It’s not too late to start saving for college
Whether your child is one, 10 or even 15, it’s not too late to start saving for college. There are steps you can take right now to make sure there’s a college fund. Of course, it’s easier when they’re younger. We started saving for our children when the eldest was five and the youngest was […]
Why I’ve sent my child back to daycare now it’s reopened
There is always someone to judge out there. Of course, I’m being judged by some because I’ve chosen to send my child back to daycare now that it’s reopened. One of my top rules with anyone is to “be kind.” It doesn’t take a lot to stop before judging. Parents do things differently to me, […]
5 tips to make sure your children are safe on social media
Online crimes are on the rise. Social media is a dangerous place for children. While you want your children to have their freedom and connect with their friends, it’s important to follow social media safety tips. You don’t need to keep children off social media completely. I don’t allow my children on social media just […]