Welcome to Raising Twins
I’m so glad you’re here.
Raising Twins is a space for honest motherhood, meaningful family adventures and creating a calmer, more intentional life – one season at a time.
I’m Kat, a UK-based single parent parent raising twins through the teenage years. Here, I share the real and often unseen parts of motherhood: helping two young people grow into confident individuals, managing the demands of family life, travelling together and remembering that I am a person beyond the never-ending to-do list.
This isn’t a space about doing motherhood perfectly.
It’s about finding practical ways to make family life feel simpler, creating memories without adding unnecessary pressure and appreciating the beauty that can be found in ordinary days.
Whether you are raising twins, navigating life with teenagers, planning your next family adventure or simply looking for encouragement in your current season, you are very welcome here.
Where Would You Like to Begin?
Raising Twins and Teenagers
Raising twins is a constantly changing journey.
As my children have grown, the conversations have moved beyond routines, milestones and matching outfits. We are now navigating secondary school, friendships, independence, money, identity and the delicate balance between supporting two teenagers and giving them room to become their own people.
In this part of the blog, I share the practical systems that help our family, along with honest reflections on the emotional and invisible work of parenting older children.
A good place to begin:
Managing Secondary School as a Parent: The Invisible Work Nobody Talks About
Explore more twin and teen life
Family Travel and Adventures
Travel has become one of the most meaningful parts of our family life.
From UK days out and weekend escapes to European holidays, ski trips and hotel stays, I share honest experiences of travelling as a family with twins.
You’ll find destination inspiration, practical planning advice, family-friendly reviews and the little details I wish I had known before we travelled.
My aim is to help you plan trips that work for the whole family—including older children and teenagers—without making the process feel overwhelming.
A few adventures to explore:
All-Inclusive Luxury: Our Family Stay at Ikos Aria
Our Second Center Parcs Trip: What I’m Doing Differently
Explore the Family Travel Guides
Planning your own adventure?
I have also begun an exciting new chapter with Travel by Kat, combining my love of travel with helping other families discover holidays and experiences that feel right for them.
A Calmer, More Intentional Mum Life
Motherhood can be full, noisy and demanding. Creating a calmer life does not mean that everything is tidy, effortless or perfectly organised.
For me, it means making thoughtful choices about how we spend our time, care for our home and look after ourselves.
Here, I share realistic routines, wellbeing, self-care, home life and the small changes that can make everyday family life feel lighter and more enjoyable.
There is space here for beautiful things, but also for honesty. For ambition, but also for rest. For being a devoted mum while continuing to discover who you are outside motherhood.
Begin here:
Rediscover Yourself: 10 Inspiring Solo Things to Do Away From Home
Explore Mum Life and Lifestyle
Faith, Reflection and Family Seasons
Some parts of life cannot be captured in a checklist or solved with a better routine.
My faith encourages me to pause, reflect and notice what each season is teaching me. On the blog, I share personal reflections on motherhood, growth, gratitude and creating a life that feels grounded in what truly matters.
You’ll also find seasonal family moments—the traditions, days out, memories and ordinary experiences that shape our life together throughout the year.
Read My Faith and Personal Reflections
A Little More About Me
I’m Kat: mother, writer, traveller, home lover and the person behind Raising Twins.
I created this blog to document our family life, but it has grown alongside us. Today, it is a place where modern motherhood meets thoughtful, elevated everyday living.
As a solo parent, I know that family life can hold joy, pressure, adventure, responsibility and exhaustion—sometimes all within the same afternoon.
I don’t have every answer. What I do have is lived experience, a desire to create a meaningful life for my children and the willingness to share what I learn along the way.
I hope that when you spend time here, you leave feeling understood, encouraged and inspired to create a family life that works for you.
Stay for a While
Here are a few ways to continue exploring:
Are you raising twins or teenagers?
Visit the parenting section for honest experiences and practical support.
Are you planning a family trip?
Explore our destination guides, hotel reviews and travel advice.
Do you need a little space for yourself?
Browse mum life, wellbeing, routines and intentional living.
Would you like something more personal?
Read the latest Life and Moments posts for reflections from our everyday family life.
Keep in Touch
The best parts of Raising Twins are the conversations and connections that happen beyond a single blog post.
Join my email community for new articles, personal notes, family travel inspiration and practical ideas for creating a calmer, more meaningful family life.
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You can also follow along on social media for everyday moments, new adventures and behind-the-scenes updates.
Work With Raising Twins
Raising Twins works with carefully selected brands that genuinely fit our family, values and readers.
I create thoughtful, authentic content across family travel, parenting, home, lifestyle and wellbeing.
If you are interested in working together, I would love to hear from you.
Thank you for being here.
Wherever you are in your own family journey, I hope Raising Twins helps you feel a little less alone—and reminds you that a meaningful life is built not only through the big milestones, but through the small moments we choose to notice along the way.
Kat x