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When the weekends are so quiet.

March 8, 2021March 19, 2021 by @dmin
When the weekends are so quiet, Alifeleadsimply single mama finding her why, sharing custody of the kids with my coparent

How to cope with the stillness when the kids are away. Sharing custody, and getting used to the quietness.


Categories Inspiration, Personal, Single mama

33 Things I want to do before I turn 34

February 27, 2021March 1, 2021 by @dmin
33 things to do before turning 34, activities, ideas and dreams to start in the next year, Alifeleadsimply single mama finding her why

33 Things I want to try, do or start before I turn 34 – some are goals, some are activities, all are things I have either been dreaming or wondering about.


Categories Inspiration, Personal, Single mama

My word of the year: BLOOM

February 25, 2021February 26, 2021 by @dmin
My word of the year: BLOOM, Alifeleadsimply single mama finding her why

Bloom – my word of the year. Because some years are for growing, and others are for blooming.


Categories Personal, Single mama

Dating after divorce

February 4, 2021February 8, 2021 by @dmin
Dating after divorce, 3 things I have learned to look for in my next relationship to not make the same mistakes a second time round, Alifeleadsimply.com single mama finding her why

Dating after divorce, 3 things I have learned to look for in my next relationship to not make the same mistakes a second time round.


Categories Lifestyle, Relationships

Birthday letters: Alina

January 27, 2021January 29, 2021 by @dmin
Letter to Alina Brits 2021-01-29, Alifeleadsimply.com

Continuing with a practice I started years ago, this year I am publishing my birthday reflection and wishes for my eldest here, for her to always be able to find it.


Categories Lifestyle, Personal

Grace over guilt: making peace with my body

January 22, 2021January 25, 2021 by @dmin
Making peace with my body, not allowing body shaming or mom shaming, giving me grace over guilt, Alifeleadsimply.com single mama

At long last, learning how to accept my body as beautiful and strong, and not allow other people to place me in an ill-fitting box of shame.


Categories Personal, Single mama

5 Things you need to know to be a successful single mama

November 5, 2020November 13, 2020 by @dmin
My 5 key realisations to help make you a great single mama, Alifeleadsimply own experience as a single mom of 2

I wish to share with you the 5 things I have realised are key to me feeling like I am handling myself and my kids successfully. Use them, don’t use them, either way, I am feeling great that I was able to share!


Categories Faith, Kids, Personal

How to introduce Christ to your child

November 2, 2020November 6, 2020 by @dmin
How to introduce Christ to your child, how to encourage your children to cultivate their own spiritual life, Alifeleadsimply

It is my heart’s desire that my children will get to know and love God – for their own benefit. Here are some thoughts on how to encourage your children to cultivate their own spiritual life, from a young age.


Categories Relationships, Single mama

Powerful parenting phrases

October 30, 2020November 2, 2020 by @dmin
Powerful parenting phrases to help single moms build relationship with their kids, Alifeleadsimply

Sometimes when we are parenting, it feels like we cannot find the right words, or what we want to say just doesn’t come out right. In these instances, it is great to have a list of things to say to take the guessing and trying out of the conversation.


Categories Personal, Single mama

Being one in a world of twos

October 14, 2020October 16, 2020 by @dmin
Being one in a world of twos, Alifeleadsimply single mama getting used to the new normal

Getting used to being a single mom, often while in a room full of twos


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Hi! I am Esrida, mama to two beautiful girls. Although I never planned to be a single parent, my life has taken a few unexpected turns which lead me to this place. Luckily for me, I could find the blessing and reason in each disruption, and now it is my heart’s desire to inspire and motivate you to realise that even though your kids might come from a single-parent home there is no reason it should be a broken one. There can be purpose in your pain, and healing in the journey.

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