lone parent families

For the absolute vast majority of couples, making the decision to start a family is something you do because you assume – and hope – that you are in this for the long run. That you are going to raise those children together, see them through school, spend every Christmas and summer holiday with them […]

5 years ago

The pandemic has taken its toll. According to One Family, Ireland is facing more separations and divorce following the pandemic. The organisation, which seeks to provide help and support to one-parent families across Ireland, says that more local support is needed for families, as the country is facing a ‘tsunami’ in breakups and family law […]

5 years ago

A solution has to be found. The Covid-19 vaccination program in Ireland is well underway. Last week, the HSE portal opened for everyone over the age of 40, meaning everyone in this age group are now free to register for their Covid-19 vaccine. And, as of next week, the portal will open for people aged […]

5 years ago

You are only one person, trying to do the job of many. Being a one-parent family can no doubt be tough when it comes to a lot of different situations. After all – you are just one person trying to do the job that in most families are split between two people. However, there is […]

6 years ago

The other day, I was hurrying through my local supermarket, trying to grab the things I had on my list as quickly as possible when an episode between two other shoppers caught my attention. A young mum with a little boy in tow was being scolded by an older lady, in full view and earshot […]

6 years ago

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9 years ago