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Being a single mother on Mother’s Day
is a challenge. You see people on social
media sharing pictures of their perfect
family or the ones getting luxurious
gifts as a sign of appreciation. Getting
to that point where you feel like you’re
shortchanged doesn’t necessarily mean
your motherhood journey is worse than
others - it just means you have to go at
it alone and figure out a creative way
to celebrate. Yes, being a single mum
has it downfalls but we can change and
remain positive in our attitude. So how
can we make Mother’s Day a fun and
memorable one as a single mum?

CREATE A FUN TRADITION FOR YOU AND
YOUR CHILDREN
It may be easy to just stay at home and
binge-watch your favourite TV series
while eating your go-to ice cream
flavour but being out of the house and
having fun with your children is always
something you’ll never forget. Create
meaningful memories with your children
by starting your own unique tradition
on Mother’s Day.

It can be something simple like cooking
a family meal together, seeing the latest
art exhibit at a museum or going on
wild rides at an amusement park. The
possibilities are endless and it’s better to
do something that makes you feel good
about yourself instead of wallowing in
self-pity. Remember your Mother’s Day
celebrations are unique to yourself so
you can make it fun your own way.

FORGET ABOUT THE EXPECTATIONS
AND ENJOY THE RIDE
Things might not go perfect on Mother’s
Day and you may feel susceptible to
negative feelings more often than not.
It’s important to remind yourself of the
simple things that make motherhood
such a wild yet rewarding journey for all

34 may 2017 | mychild