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Hey, hey mum 💛 So this week I was out for dinner with a group of other mums. You know the kind of night quick bite, lots of laughs, and then somehow the conversation turns real. And this time, it turned to something that doesn’t get talked about enough: Being the complete sole breadwinner for your children. And honestly? The more kids you have, the heavier that responsibility feels. The Reality of Being the Only Financial Provider I’ve been a sole parent for 15 years now. Th

Life in our forties often brings a mix of surprises, challenges, and opportunities. When my best friend recently got engaged, it sparked a wave of reflection about how friendships evolve, relationships change, and new connections form during this decade. As a mum navigating the end of some relationships and the beginning of others, I’ve come to see life through a different lens one that values growth, resilience, and celebration. This post explores how we can embrace these ne

As we head into January, I had the absolute privilege of contributing to the Parenting Magazine with the Belfast Telegraph , sharing my thoughts on parenting predictions for 2026. It was such a brilliant opportunity to have a voice in that space but if I’m honest, it also got me thinking… deeply. About where we’re heading, what our kids are navigating, and how much pressure mums are carrying into this next year. One of the biggest topics that keeps coming up and will only ge