[Busybee01]

Aaaww thankyou Andrew. I love doing little things to put a smile on my face I reckon us single parents get so wrapped up in the things we need to do and we forget to give ourselves a little love🙂 its so important.

[Busybee01]

Loads of things to do on the cheap,

Make and decorate cakes.

Card making

Rate the best Christmas house

Build snowmen 🤞if it snows.

Go out on a puddle jump adventure 🤣😂

Switching on of Xmas lights most areas are doing it this weekend.

We sometimes loose our inner child as we grow up. What made you smile when little. Reclaim your inner child and take your child on a fun journey 😁

[Busybee01]

Im good now but I became a single parent nearly 4 years ago. It felt like a nightmare at the time, so stressful juggling everything on my own but honestly you will get a handle on it and things will get better🙂 im always happy to chat if you need an ear to bend🙂

[Busybee01]

Hello and welcome 🙂 how are you getting on?

[Busybee01]

Oh no this sounds like a nightmare. As a single mum ill be totally honest I used to feel stressed at not knowing where my children would be whilst with their Dad however I knew it wouldn’t be acceptable to ask due to the fact whilst they are in my care I wouldn’t feel the need to disclose our every movement. Its totally a control issue. Maybe mediation can help? I hope you get a happy resolution

[Busybee01]

Hi this age can be a real struggle i feel for you. Personally I would remove the xbox and tell him he can have it after his homework is done bit only until a certain time. As for your daughter I am having a similar struggle there is an online service called young minds, im in close contact with my daughters school (13 years old) maybe the school can offer pastoral help or some counselling? Deep breaths we can get through this🙂

[Busybee01]

Good morning everyone. Hope today is bright for you😁 even if your having a pj day enjoy😁

[Busybee01]

Wow please read what you have written. When you have finished juggling all those balls where will you be? I’m not suprised your struggling 🙂 when I first split with my partner i was doing the same as you fulltime job, 2 children, 2 dogs, worrying about money, loads of mum guilt. I had to stop and breath before I completely broke. I now work part-time and to be honest with topups im only £100 a month worse off. Its doable. Im happier and can focus better, most importantly I can spend time with the kids and even manage to get the odd bubblebath🙂 Your happiness is important. Please be kind to yourself. You are amazing but you really need to drop a few of those balls.x

[Busybee01]

You will get there 🙂 you are not alone x

[Busybee01]

Thankyou I will take a look

[Busybee01]

Wow its not your fault. It sounds like you have been doing this alone for a while with an extra child on board sadly. You can do this you sound like a strong person.x

[Busybee01]

Yes if they are not actively in your care you won’t be entitled to money for them however you should be able to get a little help for yourself. I’d give them a call and try and get an appointment. Goodluck

[Busybee01]

Hello

Its tough being a single parent. I do the school run, go to work, come home, cook, clean, help with homework do bedtime, go to bed then repeat🙈 if you can find an outlet of any kind maybe even a little walk it may help. Im here to chat anytime it can be lonely but doesn’t have to be.x

[Busybee01]

Hi

Im not sure how old your daughter is but mine are 11 and 13. I feel the simple things are more valuable and memorable. A nice Xmas light walk at night to nosey at neighbours displays, return to a lovely hot chocolate with marshmallows and I Christmas movie🙂 a pamper evening, facemasks, toenail painting and pizza. Cheap cheerful and making memories. I know we want to give our kids everything but if you ask what presents they received last year I bet they can’t recall but the nice things they did and fun they have with you will stay with them. X

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