The Dictionary of Modern Motherhood

The term solo parent is becoming more popular in recent years, in part due to the increasing profile of donor conception. It has also become a preferred alternative to single parent as the latter comes with social stigma and stereo types.

Maybe that is why I prefer to use the term solo parent to describe my family situation, I made a conscious decision to have Savannah on my own.

There are a number of family structures and this episode talks through the terminology you may hear in modern motherhood.