2024-04-23 16:52
If you're a parent to a teenager, you've most probably come to terms with how tricky this phase of parenting is, especially when your teenager is on the cusp of adulthood.
As a parent, th… Read More
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My blog is mostly about me, a single mom raising a teenager and life surrounding it
2024-04-15 01:00
Being a strong single mother isn't just about powering through the day-to-day challenges; it's about embracing the journey with courage, resilience, and grace.
Personally, I have often… Read More
2024-04-02 01:00
Life throws us curveballs, stress creeps in, or sometimes, for no reason at all - we're just not feeling ourselves.
As a single mom, I can feel down a lot of the time, but then when I reall… Read More
2024-03-29 01:00
If you have landed on this post then you're probably sick and tired of the struggle of getting proper sleep every night.
All you want is to get one good night's sleep, if at all. But instea… Read More
2024-03-25 01:00
Breaking a sweat isn't just about toning those muscles or shedding a few pounds; it's also a game changer for your mental well-being.
In the current lifestyle that we lead where our daily l… Read More
2024-03-22 01:00
There is nothing more satisfying than seeing your kid's face light up to a random secret surprise on a random day. A surprise that you concocted for no rhyme or reason, but just because… Read More
2024-03-18 01:00
Teenagers are at that stage in their lives, where they are learning how to navigate life on their own.
They have this fire and inner determination to break free from our 'çlaws' an… Read More
2024-03-15 01:00
Parenting a teenager is a wild ride, isn't it? There are the good bits and not-so-good ones, but overall, as a parent, I rank the teenage years as pretty freaking awesome!
The thing is in t… Read More
2024-03-11 01:00
There are certain times in life when your energy levels hit rock bottom and you feel sluggish and stuck, it's like your spark just fizzles out. Suddenly, everything feels like a drag - work… Read More
2024-03-08 01:00
When it comes to shedding those stubborn extra pounds, it can get a little bit overwhelming thinking that you might have to make major changes in your lifestyle. The truth is, that making sm… Read More
2024-03-04 01:00
Turning 50 is a milestone that brings with it a mix of emotions, insights, and, of course, humorous realizations.
Here are 50 funny truths about hitting the half-century mark.
Those who… Read More
2024-02-27 01:00
Raising teenagers in today’s fast-paced world can feel like navigating through a maze without a map.
As a parent, you want to ensure your child not only survives but thrives. One of… Read More
2024-02-20 01:00
Navigating the world as a single parent isn't just about juggling schedules or mastering quick dinner recipes. It's also about handling the financial aspect – all on a single income… Read More
2024-02-12 02:50
life after kids and a journey of rediscovery......I want to open up about a journey some of us embark on, especially as we cross the golden mark of 50.
For many of us, it's a journey of se… Read More
2024-02-05 01:00
If you're here, chances are you're feeling overwhelmed, maybe even a bit lost, or just curious about how to re-steer your life in a better direction. If it's any consolation, you're not alo… Read More
2024-01-29 01:00
As single parents, we face a unique blend of hurdles and experiences in our dating lives, intertwining the complexities of parenthood with our own emotional needs and desires.
Whether you'… Read More
2024-01-22 01:03
Ever find yourself reacting to your kids in a way that makes you pause and think, “Wait, why did I just do that?” We’ve all been there. Whether it’s snapping too quic… Read More
2024-01-15 01:00
The practice of meditation has garnered such a wide following over the past decade or so. Rightfully so because when done right, meditation can benefit you in ways you never thought sitting… Read More
2024-01-08 10:14
There is an unsung burden, a thief of joy that tiptoes into our lives disguised as kindness. It's a list of invisible tasks and unwritten expectations we put on ourselves in the name of maki… Read More
2024-01-01 11:26
Whether you’re a seasoned journaler or just beginning, we're exploring 20 fun and thought-provoking journal prompts that will ignite your creativity, help you reflect on life, and mayb… Read More
2023-10-12 03:37
Self-esteem is the overall opinion we have of ourselves. It's how we value and perceive our worth. It's important for people of all ages.
I think most of us struggle with self-esteem at so… Read More
2023-10-04 15:15
I was 49 when after some tests, I was told that all the discomfort I was experiencing, both mentally and physically, was because I was postmenopausal. POST menopause?! In my mind, I was thin… Read More
2023-09-28 04:28
As we navigate the ever-changing landscape of parenting teenagers, one thing remains constant: our love and concern for our kids.
It's essential to maintain open lines of communication wit… Read More
2023-09-07 15:11
We all know how chaotic a single mom's life can be. Oftentimes between all the juggling, we lose ourselves, our self-belief, and our trust in our ability to make things work. It's not easy a… Read More
2023-09-05 12:47
Do you feel like you're running a race against time before your teen leaves for college?
I feel like there is not enough time to do all the things I want to do with my teenage son before he… Read More
2023-09-02 15:44
Let's face it - Single motherhood often feels like a non-stop juggling act. From work to school runs, grocery shopping to bedtime stories, it's a whirlwind of responsibilities. I remember th… Read More
2023-08-31 10:58
The emotional lives of our teenagers are very close to our hearts. As parents, we're on a thrilling journey through their highs and their lows. We live it every single day together with them… Read More
2023-08-28 16:48
The links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click the link and make a purchase. Recently my 18-year-old son saw me a… Read More
2023-08-23 16:01
Let's face it, we all accumulate stuff over time, whether or not we like it, and sometimes our homes can feel a little bit overwhelmed by the sheer volume of what we have collected.
As we g… Read More
2023-08-21 16:01
The links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click the link and make a purchase. Fall is in the air, and that means i… Read More
2023-08-19 15:42
We all know that raising kids on your own comes with its own set of challenges, and adding managing your finances in the mix, quite possibly would make you want to scream especially when mon… Read More
2023-08-17 06:04
As we age, our hormone levels start to change. In actual fact, our whole body slowly starts to change.
For me, as I inched towards 50, I didn't realize how much the change internally would… Read More
2023-08-14 16:01
Raising teenagers can be overall challenging, but oh-so rewarding at the same time. But raising a strong-willed teenager requires a certain level of emotional and mental preparedness!
Thes… Read More
2023-08-11 16:05
I'm a single mom and have been so for 19 years, and I know firsthand how tough it can be to make ends meet. But I also know that it's important to have financial goals, even as a single mom… Read More
2023-08-09 16:01
One of the scariest and most intimidating things for me as a single mom is, making sure that I'm financially sound, not just for today but till the day I leave this world. Most often than no… Read More
2023-08-07 16:01
We all know that water is essential for life and basically beneficial and needed for your overall well-being. But. It tastes, blah, for me at least.
Making it taste better is something I ju… Read More
2023-08-04 16:01
Let me preface this but saying that eating healthy mentioned here is not about any kind of diet. I'm not talking about cutting carbs or loading up on protein or anything like that. It is mor… Read More
2023-08-02 16:01
Critical thinking is like being a detective in your own mind. It's all about using your brain to dig deeper, ask questions, and figure things out for yourself. Instead of just accepting thin… Read More
2023-08-01 06:42
Raising teenagers can be quite a challenge, but as challenging as it may be, one of the most important things we can do as a parent is to help them learn how to make good decisions.
The ch… Read More
2023-07-27 14:36
Being a single mom is undeniably testing, and when you add raising a boy in with the general mish-mash, it's something else entirely through and through.
As a single mom, raising a child o… Read More
2023-07-21 16:22
We're all just tired of kitchen chaos, regardless of whether they're right in front of our eyes or hidden behind those cabinet doors!
Whether we spend most of our time in the kitchen or not… Read More
2023-07-20 05:49
I've come across many articles about mom guilt, the reasons behind it and how to overcome the overwhelming feeling that mom guilt has on a mom. But does it really go away? When does acceptan… Read More
2023-07-05 04:26
Being a teenager is often described as a rollercoaster ride filled with both exciting highs and challenging lows.
As a parent, I can safely say that there is nothing worse than watching my… Read More
2023-06-30 04:40
Parenthood is a journey filled with constant decision-making, and finding the right balance between freedom and discipline is a challenge many parents face.
While being permissive may seem… Read More
2023-06-27 16:54
Raising teenagers can be both rewarding and challenging. As your child grows into adolescence, you may notice a significant shift in their communication patterns. Suddenly, it feels like the… Read More
2023-06-19 04:12
o you think it strange that as parents, we've all been teenagers and have gone through every teenage motion possible but yet when it comes to raising our own teenagers, we find that we don't… Read More
2023-05-23 03:35
Smiling is one of the most natural and instinctive expressions that we display as human beings.
We smile when we're happy, when we're nervous when we're embarrassed, and even when we're tr… Read More
2023-05-05 10:06
Becoming a new parent can be both exciting and overwhelming. With so many baby products available on the market, it can be challenging to know which ones are truly essential and which ones a… Read More
2023-05-01 17:23
My son is not only the love of my life, he IS my life!
This whole journey of being a parent has given me so many lessons not only about raising a child but also about discovering myself as… Read More
2023-04-28 07:37
I had my 50th birthday recently and I'm so grateful that I had the opportunity to spend the day with my whole family, which is always fun. Every time we get together, we always have the best… Read More
2023-04-15 03:42
As a mom, I've always believed that communication is the key to any healthy relationship. And as my son has grown into this lovely 18-year-old, I've realized that this belief holds true for… Read More
2023-04-09 03:44
The links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click the link and make a purchase. Between juggling kids, work, and al… Read More
2023-04-05 14:06
As a single mom, I know firsthand the struggles and challenges that come with raising a child on my own. It can be tough to balance work, household responsibilities, and parenting duties whi… Read More
2023-04-04 11:13
Are you looking for ways to spruce up your home decor while also improving the air quality? Look no further, because I have got you covered! In this blog post, I am going to share with you 1… Read More
2023-03-26 04:25
The links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click the link and make a purchase. Are you feeling bored with the decor… Read More
2023-03-24 14:39
I tell my 18-year-old son ALL the time how truly blessed he is to be growing up in a time when information is literally at his fingertips. Everything he needs to know is basically there on a… Read More
2023-03-19 14:28
As a mom, there's nothing more important to me than making sure my son has a healthy sense of self-esteem. From the moment he was born, I've been doing everything I can to help him navigate… Read More
2023-03-14 11:10
As a person, I have my shortcomings, fears and insecurities. I lack confidence, struggle with some anxiety and have emotional baggage from childhood that I'm still lugging around.
But as a… Read More
2023-03-09 14:32
As a mom with a teenager, I understand firsthand the challenges of raising a teenager.
They are often misunderstood because we just don't understand them. As a first-time parent to a teena… Read More
2023-03-07 11:23
As a single mom, I know just how difficult it can be to keep an organized home.
It often feels like an impossible task to keep everything in order, especially when you have little ones run… Read More
2023-03-02 14:33
.....from a single mom!
As a single mom, dating can be challenging.
I wanted companionship but at the same time, I needed my potential partner to be prepared and understand so many things… Read More
2023-02-27 14:27
Let’s face it, parenting teenagers can be challenging. They’re moody, they’re messy, and they’re always testing boundaries. But despite all of that, we love them more… Read More
2023-02-23 11:08
....and how to address them!As a mom of a teenage boy, I can confidently say that parenting a teenager is like being on a rollercoaster ride – you experience high highs and low lows, a… Read More
2023-02-19 13:22
A MOM'S JOURNEY OF LOVE AND LETTING GOAs a single mom of an 18-year-old son, it's been a bittersweet feeling to watch my son mature and become independent. I know it's a natural part of life… Read More
2023-02-15 00:00
Being a single mom is one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences a person can have.
However, it can be incredibly stressful especially when it comes to balancing work, parenting… Read More
2023-02-13 00:00
Treating yourself is a fantastic way to reduce stress, get that feel-good feeling back and put a smile on your face. But often we get caught up in the thinking that self-care requires you t… Read More
2023-02-08 09:26
I remember the first time I had to leave my son alone at home, he was about 11 years old at the time. I couldn't find a carer and it was the only choice I had.
It was nerve-wracking for me… Read More
2023-02-06 07:32
Raising a child can be a daunting task, but for single mothers, it can be an even bigger challenge.
Single mothers often have to wear different hats, from caregiver to financial provider… Read More
2023-01-31 14:15
Research suggests that being a controlling parent has a negative impact on how children view their parents and is just not a healthy place to be in, neither for parents nor children.
A cont… Read More
2023-01-27 03:51
I turn 50 in a couple of months.
It feels like it's a milestone that should be celebrated, but in actual fact, I feel a lot of anxiety as it closes in.
As I look back 50 years, I have so… Read More
2023-01-24 15:25
There is a misconception that parents of an only child have it easier than those with many but the truth is, parents of only children definitely have similar challenges and maybe a bit more… Read More
2023-01-20 18:39
Parenting regardless of your children's age can be tough and challenging, especially since it doesn't come with a manual. We tend to see what other parents are doing or read articles to guid… Read More
2023-01-17 09:37
Every time, I hear about our (Malaysian) education system, what they are teaching in schools, and how they are teaching in schools, it makes me question what our main objectives are because… Read More
2023-01-12 09:06
As a single parent, I didn't realise life would be so lonely as soon as my son started college, but I'm grateful he's still living with me and I still get to see him every day.
The best th… Read More
2023-01-10 00:00
Proper etiquette and manners are necessary for us to coexist and live in harmony as a society, and they are something that is less and less practised in a world where we go about our daily l… Read More
2023-01-07 00:00
When I had my son 18 years ago, I didn't have access to the number of parenting resources we have now. I'm not sure whether that was a good thing or a bad thing, considering that now we are… Read More
2023-01-05 01:00
I used to wake up with some form of panic and anxiety of some sort on most mornings. Whether I've slept badly or not, my mind immediately races to all the things I have to do and the problem… Read More
2023-01-02 01:32
Being a single mom can be lonely regardless of your situation and circumstances - you can be recently divorced, widowed or never married and might be raising an only child or several childre… Read More
2022-11-10 14:00
Whether widowed, divorced or never married, being a single mom can be daunting and intimidating, to say the least. This is regardless of whether your kids are babies, toddlers, tweens or tee… Read More
2022-10-15 03:25
Let's not ignore the fact that we ALL get unmotivated at one point or another.
As adults, we often feel unmotivated for one reason or another. Teenagers are the same too. The trouble with t… Read More
2022-10-02 18:22
I don't want to sound like a broken record, but I'm going to do it anyway.
So here I go - parenting a teenager IS hard!
To me, parenting a teenager is most certainly the hardest phase of p… Read More
2022-09-26 17:30
As a renter, I can do only so much to my apartment. But as a homemaker and a mother, it's a place we call home, and I want to be able to make our apartment feel like home, even if it is a re… Read More
2022-09-20 08:00
I have one picky eater and I have resolved to the fact that he will always be! It can be so frustrating sometimes, especially when I'm excited to let him try new dishes and have 'slaved' in… Read More
2022-09-15 19:14
Starting is going to be THE hardest part!
How many of us have sat thinking, 'I should start exercising' and then we think about how and when, and we get super excited and motivated on the I… Read More
2022-09-13 00:23
I only started getting into healthy habits in terms of my diet and lifestyle about ten years ago, and as I'm ending my 40's (which feels insane!), I can honestly say that these habits might… Read More
2022-09-05 16:05
When I was a teen some 30 over years ago, I didn't really have much access to skincare, nor was there information easily accessible for teenage skin for me to refer to. Luckily my skin didn'… Read More
2022-09-01 16:18
My son turned 18 recently. I wanted to surprise him with dinner with family and his closest friends. I could easily organise the family part, but to coordinate with his friends, I needed som… Read More
2022-08-24 07:14
I like skincare. I read about the latest, the best and the most effective skincare that's on the market, especially now that I'm closing on 50 in less than a year. I do my research, and I me… Read More
2022-08-10 03:55
Whether it's an outing with friends, going to concerts, taking walks, going for drives, school/lectures or just in their rooms, it's most likely that your teens will want to bring a drink wi… Read More
2022-08-04 16:25
As our boys reach their teen years, body image becomes an important aspect of their lives. How they look promotes self-esteem within themselves. When they look good, they feel good! It's jus… Read More
2022-07-08 15:10
Turning 18 is an important milestone, to say the least. My son is turning 18 soon and I've literally spent the last 11 months since his last birthday thinking, researching and trying to be i… Read More
2022-06-03 14:52
From when our children were babies, we'd celebrate them learning new things and taking steps toward their own independence in every stage of their development, in all of its glory.
From le… Read More
2022-03-21 15:35
When my son graduated high school almost a year ago, I was beyond proud. Not that I doubted him for a second but more for the hard work, effort and sheer determination that he had shown lead… Read More
2022-02-28 15:16
My brother in law passed away recently.
The last time I saw him or spoke to him was more than a year ago. It wasn't under the best of circumstances. He had issues that he was dealing with… Read More
2021-07-25 06:29
Do you get that feeling of dread on Sunday night just thinking of returning to work and facing the whole Monday shebang? I used to until I created a Sunday routine that helps me take charge… Read More
2021-07-16 15:00
Your teen is going through a lot of changes, and growing up can be hard. They need love, support and understanding. The way we communicate with them matters more than we think it does.
Tee… Read More
2021-07-07 14:14
If you are a single mom like me, then you know how hard it is to raise a child as a single mom. You don't know where to start, and you are overwhelmed by the number of things you need to do… Read More
2021-06-27 14:36
The teen years can be daunting for both teens and us parents. We're both trying to navigate these new hormonal developments with the different behavioural changes that come with them. To thi… Read More
2021-06-19 04:14
My son sat for his final exams a few weeks back. He was only allowed to physically go to school during the lockdown here to sit for the exams. Before that, it was all online.
Seeing it was… Read More
2021-06-14 15:27
My son and I have always had a uniquely close relationship, and we spoke about anything and everything under the sun. Nothing was off-limits.
But when he reached 14, I noticed a drastic ch… Read More
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