As parents we all want to do our best. But in the context of a separation, it can be hard to know what is the best way to talk to our children about what’s happening, and what to do to best support them. Thankfully, experts in the space like Rachel Brace, have made that job a little easier. Rachel’s book Max’s Earthquake Divorce is a fantastic addition to your tool box if you are navigating a separation with a young family.

In this incredibly thoughtful and insightful interview, Rachel shared the story behind the story.

The overwhelm that comes with the end of a relationship can make it hard to know what you should be doing. If you are on the brink of separation, here are a few things you might want to consider.

There are undoubtedly a lot of challenges that come with being a single mum.  But on the flip side, there are also some incredibly proud moments.  At the start of the separation journey, words from those who are further down the road can really help.  With that in mind, and to mark this Mother’s Day, I wanted to share some proud mum moments from five single mums. Here’s a few of the proudest single mum moments that were generously shared.

Finances are not high on most people’s interest list.  But when you are going through a break-up sometimes burying your head in the sand when it comes to finances, only makes matters worse.  If finances are one of the main things causing you stress during your break-up here are a few ideas to help.

Positive and Separation are two words rarely used in the same sentence.  But hopefully, in time that will change – with the help of game changing books like “Better Apart – The Radically Positive way to Separate” by Gabrielle Hartley. 

It’s hard to ignore Valentine’s Day.  With greeting cards at every supermarket checkout, store windows decorated with love hearts and date specials popping up at restaurants.  But if you are newly single, Valentine’s Day can be challenging. Here are a few ideas to help you navigate Valentine’s Day post-separation.

Finding a new home - which meets all of your requirements AND is affordable - can be challenging. The idea of co-living - while it may not be everyone’s first thought - is an option which has a host of benefits. ShareAbode is a free online platform, which connects single parents to facilitate co-living. I spoke with Founder, Wilhemina Ford about her business and how it can help single parents.

With less than a week until Christmas Day, if you haven’t decided what to buy for a friend or family member, who happens to be a single mum, save yourself a trip to the shopping centre, because almost everything they want can’t be bought in stores.