Sally Love

Sally Love is a pseudo single mum author who has been writing about single motherhood, separation and divorce for 8+ years. She has been a single mother for 10+ years and has two daughters, one of whom she co-parents and the other she solo parents. Sally has experienced all aspects of single motherhood from legal, financial, parenting, dating, travel as a single parent, re-partnering and re-building a career. She is an integral part of the Beanstalk community chatting and helping single mothers across the globe, as well as sharing her expertise, experiences and genuine reviews with major national newspapers and appearing on nation-wide television shows.

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Meditation for mums (no it’s not a joke)

I can almost hear you snort with laughter at the suggestion of meditation for mums. I mean, we’re so busy all the time. We barely have time to brush our teeth, so how and why would we bother with meditation?...

Career

Should I return to study as a single mother?

Lots of single mums make the decision to study with the intention of changing or improving their career. Many are super successful and absolutely love it. But it’s not for everyone. If you’re thinking about returning to the world of...

Children

Kid’s bedtime: Here’s how to keep it calm and controlled …

Also known rather scarily as the “witching hour”, kid’s bedtime can feel like the most stressful part of the day. Just as you are running out of steam and would love nothing more than to hop into your own bed...

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Recognising and coping with burnout as a single mum

Burnout out is an accurate way to describe the feeling that most single mums experience at some point. No doubt as you read this, you are nodding knowingly. You feel it now or have felt it in the past. But...

Children

Play with your kids in their virtual worlds

Your Kids in their Virtual World If your kids spend a lot of time playing video games and you think that they don’t get out enough, don’t worry. That doesn’t mean they are doing something bad or spending money on...

Sex

Rediscovering sexual orientation as a single mother

Whether you’re newly single again or have been thinking about getting back into dating for some time, being a single parent can be very challenging. At the same time, being single again can allow you to rediscover important things about...

Health

The health insurance checklist all mums need to know

Let’s face it, health insurance bills have a big impact on the household budget and when you’re living on a single income, it’s even more difficult to stay on top of everyday expenses. Unfortunately, some health insurance premiums are going...

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Solo Parenting

How to get help with this parenting gig

I honestly don’t believe there is a parent alive who doesn’t struggle at times. How can we not? There are no hard and fast rules for parenting. No guide to follow, or exams to pass. Yes, parenting is a mission...

Money

The best things in life are free … or are they?

One of the most talked-about realities when becoming a parent is the importance of budgeting. This rings even truer when you’re a single mum trying to juggle being parenthood, a full-time job and the remote possibility of a social life....