Children

There are unique challenges for single mother’s parenting children of divorce and separation. Learn how to raise happy, healthy, well-balanced kids who thrive and grow within a separated family unit. From babies to teens, we cover it all in this category.

Parenting

What Are Age-Appropriate Chores: The Ultimate List

“It’s the summer break, and my 6-year-old is bored out of his wits.” If you can relate to this, there is one simple solution to your dilemma. Give him something to do. But the million-dollar question is, what age-appropriate chores...

Newborn baby essentials | Beanstalk Mums

Children

7 Newborn baby essentials you absolutely need

Expecting? Whether you’re pregnant yourself, an excited grandparent, family member or friend, welcoming a new baby into your life is a joyful time. However, it can also be pretty overwhelming. There’s an abundance of info out there with long lists...

Family Law

How can I change my child’s surname?

How can I change my child’s surname? When parents separate, it’s not uncommon to feel lost or that a part of your and your child’s life has been fractured. For the single mum who is often the primary parent, there...

Positive male role models | Beanstalk Single Mums

Children

Finding positive male role models for your children

If you’re bringing up your children as a single mother, you may have concerns about the lack of positive male role models in their lives. This could be due to an elusive or absent father, or a present father who...

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What’s a memory jar and how can it help my child?

As the single mother of two young daughters who are experiencing the highs and lows of co-parenting, I’m always looking for ways to make their lives easier. And one of the very best tools I have found is a memory...

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Simple stress management tips to teach your kids

It is an unfortunate fact that more and more children are dealing with stress on a daily basis. In turn, this is pretty stressful for us parents! Knowing how to help our little ones to cope with stress and anxiety...

Children

How to talk to your teen about birth control

When your teenager comes up to you asking: “When should I start birth control?“, it’s normal to feel a little intimidated. But having this conversation with your teen is so important because it can help keep her safer if she...

Children

The importance of role modelling body confidence to our children

Imagine this … Your child walks in on you trying on a new outfit in the mirror. You are trying to smooth down your stomach, checking the back to see your butt. Then your brain starts letting your thoughts out,...

Children

What to consider before getting your child their first smartphone

Today, there’s no getting away from tech as it’s become an integral part of our lives. Kids are getting smartphones at younger ages than ever before, and even if you’ve been trying to shield your child and let them be...

Children

10 Ways to keep your kids safe online

It’s no secret that children are getting a lot of screen time these days. With many lessons and extracurriculars moving online during the pandemic, some of that is out of our control. But as parents, there are a few internet...