I was recently told help is everywhere. We don’t realise it or see it because we are accustomed to saying, “no, thank you, im ok”

Then when other moms tell me they are single moms too I desperately get hungry for their advice!!! HOW DO YOU DO IT? HOW DO YOU SUPPORT BOTH OF YOU? I do wish that I had had more financial assistance as a single mother. At the end of the day, my main status is that of a mother, not as a single person. I would love to get the same help that married mothers are entitled to. Hopefully, this discrepancy will change over time.There are extra amounts you might be eligibility for if you are a carer or have a limited capability for work. See those amounts here. How to apply for Universal Credit First, let’s agree to stop arguing about being a single mom — unless you are a married mom, or otherwise living with the parent of your kids. Your upcoming book ‘Fast Family Food’ is released in September, what part of this book are you most looking forward to sharing with your fans and followers?

When she began weaning her daughter Nina onto solid food at 6 months she wanted to cook once for herself and her daughter to save time, but struggled to find recipes that were suitable for herself and her daughter.

Unjust and precarious

You can get a Universal Credit budgeting advance by applying through your online account, by talking to your Jobcentre Plus work coach, or by calling the Universal Credit helpline on 0800 328 5644. Nearly 3 in 10 kids today are growing up in a separated family, and more than 80% of those kids live primarily with their moms — 20 million of us. This does not mean that the other parent / father is MIA, or does not want to be involved, or is not a 50% parent, or has fought through family court to be more involved. You can read more about the gender-equality benefits of equal parenting, as well as the child welfare benefits of equal parenting in my work.