By Louise Kinross Kami is a young woman with purple hair and funky clothes who lives on Instagram @itskamisworld. “A virtual girl with an extra chromosome” is how she describes herself. “I’m not real,” she explains in an About Me video. “But I’m made from hundreds of real women, with...
Contents: With Halloween just around the corner and a child or three to entertain, no doubt you are perfectly prepared. The pumpkins are exquisitely carved, the creepy costumes (hand) made and the house positively gleaming with ghoulish garlands. Ha ha! In our wildest dreams. In reality it could be a...
Whilst we appreciate that the life of a single mum certainly isn’t easy… and there may not be much time to spend playing games on a daily basis. However, single mums deserve a bit of a break every now and then … and when they get it, why not spend...
Are you wondering where you can donate your wedding dress in Australia? Maybe you are divorced and your dress no longer has meaning … or, it has meaning but not particularly good ones. Even if you are partnered, a wedding dress isn’t much use after the big day. I’d always...
Is your teenager troubled by their less-than-perfect-skin? Few teens manage to avoid the pimples and puss of these turbulent years. It is caused by the production of pesky hormones called androgens which cause oil glands in the skin to increase and produce more sebum, and with it, pimples. We are...
We are very lucky here in Australia to have lots of brilliant charities that we can reach out to during our times of struggle. Many of them have plenty to offer us single mothers. Whether you are in need of emotional, practical or financial support, you don’t have to look...
Weight Watchers is possibly the most recognised diet program in the world and holds a firm position at the forefront of a highly competitive weight loss market. To do this, it has grown with the times and made a lot of big changes. The newly rebranded WW of today is...
Moving between homes on a regular basis would be unsettling for even the most well-adjusted adults. For children who need routine, stability and a sense of safety above all else, the idea of frequently moving across two homes is usually daunting and overwhelming, even when they don’t express it. Is it any...
There’s simply no sugar-coating it: household budgets are hurting, and energy bills have become a significant burden. As we head into the final month of winter, the cold weather may soon be on the way out but the sting of winter power price increases is set to stick around, with...
Brooklyn Bridge Park is offering a really cool volunteer ecological stewardship program by application & interview only. It is perfect for kids (14-18) who are interested in environmental studies. It would probably be a great resume builder for college as well. Participants work on community service projects in ecology with...
Separation is hard. With kids it is harder still. Whether it’s emotional or financial, we get it. For this reason we’ve put together a list of free co-parenting apps to help you and your ex raise your kids with less conflict and more common ground. Co-parenting apps with a free...
If your child has not yet experienced the delights of nits, your turn will be coming! And it is no fun at all. UNLESS … you find some head lice treatments that actually work to both treat and prevent the little buggers. Now, this is a list you will thank...
By Louise Kinross Canadians diagnosed with a disability in childhood see little growth in what they earn during their mid 30s and 40s, while incomes for those without childhood-onset disabilities (COD) grow steadily until their late 40s and early 50s, a recent study in Health Economics finds. The Statistics Canada...
Getting settled for a movie night but can’t decide what to watch? Be inspired and feel proud with one of these brilliant single mother movies. QUESTION: Why do these movies portray single mums as such resilient, strong, capable women? ANSWER: Because we are. Enjoy ladies! Further reading: Our favourite celebrity...
There is no better way to record family memories and preserve precious moments than by creating photo books. We have a library of them in our house! I use them to mark each year and every holiday. Now my daughters are older, they are so grateful to have their memories...
This new series is for people living with type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is widely misunderstood by both people living with it and the people around them – this often includes their physicians. The series is hosted by Scott Benner and Jenny Smith, RDN, LD, CDCES. Their...
By Louise Kinross Jennifer Ryan is fascinated by exercise and how it can influence movement in children being treated for brain injuries. Four days a week she arrives at SickKids Hospital in Toronto on a red mountain bike, wearing an orange helmet. There she’s a post-doctoral research fellow analyzing how an...
A cozy evening. I have completed all my chores and I’m snugly wrapped in my cherished threadbare pajamas. In my hand is a piping-hot cup of coffee emanating comforting warmth. While the outside world remains chaotic and unpredictable, within the confines of my cozy place, I discover ease in the...
It is testing, particularly in 2023, to be a single parent. It’s an extreme gig, shuffling work, children, and all life’s difficulties single mums are experiencing. That is the reason single mum support is totally critical. We’re looking at giving a well-being net, some assistance, and some truly necessary support...
With the rapid progress of the digital age, safeguarding data privacy has become a priority for individuals and organisations. As digital technologies become more prevalent and the sharing of sensitive information surges online, the need for secure virtual spaces has become paramount. In this article, we thoroughly explore the significance...
