One of the questions that comes up surprisingly often for solo mums-to-be is:

“Who will be with me when I give birth?”

Sometimes it’s asked with curiosity.
Sometimes with concern.
And sometimes with an assumption that you must have someone there.

But here’s the truth that doesn’t get said often enough:

You don’t need a partner to have a supported, empowering birth.
And you don’t owe anyone a role in one of the most intimate experiences of your life.

Choosing a birth partner as a solo mum isn’t about filling a gap.
It’s about deciding what will help you feel safe, calm, and supported.

There’s something about your child starting school that hits differently.

You think you’re prepared. You’ve done childcare. You’ve done daycare bags and drop-offs and milestones. And then suddenly, you’re standing there in the school uniform aisle thinking, How is this my life now?

The first year of school feels like a big deal — not just for your child, but for you as a parent. There’s excitement, pride, nerves, logistics, and a surprising amount of admin. And if you’re anything like me, there’s also a quiet desire to do it “right”… without completely losing yourself in the process.

After going through it myself last year, here are the things I genuinely wish someone had told me before that first year started — the practical stuff, the emotional stuff, and the things that just make life easier.

The start of a new year has a way of bringing big questions to the surface. If you’ve been quietly wondering whether solo motherhood might be part of your future, these seven questions will help you get clarity — without pressure, panic, or rushing yourself into a decision.

The start of a new year can feel quietly overwhelming as a solo mum.

Before January has even properly begun, your mind is already racing ahead. You’re thinking about how you’re going to get through the rest of the school holidays, what the juggle will look like when your child starts prep or moves up a year, how you’re going to afford excursions and uniforms and all the extras that seem to pile on so quickly.

You’re thinking about work, money, and whether you’ll ever get on top of things instead of constantly feeling like you’re catching up. You’re wondering how you’ll fit in a holiday, or even a proper break. How you’ll balance everything without burning out. How you’ll make sure you don’t lose yourself in the process.

And underneath all of that, there’s often a quieter fear:

I don’t want this year to feel like another one on the treadmill.

The quiet week between Christmas and New Year is the perfect time to pause, reflect and reconnect with yourself. These five gentle questions will help you gain clarity, confidence and direction for 2026 — whether you're a solo mum, TTC, pregnant, considering solo motherhood, or ready to step into a new chapter with more purpose and joy.

Christmas Day as a solo mum can be joyful, grounding, simple or completely chaotic — and the best part is that you get to choose how it looks. Whether you’re pregnant, TTC, celebrating with kids, navigating family dynamics or spending the day your own way, here’s your gentle guide to creating a Christmas that feels good for you.

Christmas can bring awkward questions, outdated opinions and well-meaning but uncomfortable comments — especially if you're a solo mum, pregnant, TTC or considering going solo. This guide gives you practical scripts, humour and simple ways to handle tricky conversations with confidence, calm and boundaries that protect your peace.

Feeling tender this festive season? Here are practical, gentle ways to protect your heart, set boundaries and support yourself when life isn’t where you hoped it would be.

Discover fun, empowering and joyful festive traditions for solo mums. From December rituals to Christmas Eve magic, kindness traditions and movie nights — create a holiday season that reflects your values, your pace and your family. Plus download your free Christmas Movie Guide with 24 kids’ films and 24 mum movies.