How to be a happy single parent

Once upon a time, two London-based single mums bonded over their similar stories and circumstances. Both had had to figure out single-parenting from scratch following a divorce. And both had been single parents since their sons were very young. As their friendship grew, an idea formed …  
Tired of the negative stereotypes of single parents in popular media, Zoë Desmond and Rebecca Cox set out to add their own perspectives (and those shared by their single-parent friends) to the mix. The message that ended up as a book – ‘How to Be a Happy Single Parent’ – is one of hope. It's a practical guide for creating a whole and healthy family with just one parent at the helm – whether that’s a solo parent by choice … or someone co-parenting with an ex … or someone raising children alone after being widowed or divorced. 
We chatted with Rebecca and Zoë about their own experiences of single parenting …