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Beanstalk is run by a team of single mums who share their expertise about single motherhood to help other women on a similar journey to them. This article was written from experience and with love to help single mothers in Australia and across the world.

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Staggered Start to School: Is It Right for Your Child?

For most Aussie families and mums, the first day of Foundation, Prep, Kindy or Reception (depending on which state you’re in) is treated as a major milestone. You likely take a uniform photo on the front step, pack a large backpack, and...

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What benefits am I entitled to as a single mum?

For single parents, day-to-day living can be tough. In addition to the stress of separation, there may be a significant reduction in household income. Because of this, people will often stay in an unhappy relationship for financial reasons. So it’s...

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7 Essential Online Skills Australian Mums Mastering in 2026

Across Australia, a quiet shift has reshaped how parents pursue professional development. Many families now look for flexible, practical options that fit around busy routines such as school runs and evening routines. The change reflects a move away from rigid...

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How Single Mums Can Move to Australia – For Our O/S Moms

Deciding to move to Australia is a massive deal. Doing it as a single mum takes serious guts. You are the chief planner and the ultimate packer. You chase down mountains of international paperwork. You also act as the emotional...

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Leaking Roof Fixes: A Guide for Single Mums

A ceiling stain can turn an ordinary week into a round of phone calls, quotes, and heavy worries about the family budget. When you are the solo parent organising the repair while juggling school pickups, work, and the mental load...

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How to Shop for a Family Car: Key Research & Buying Strategies

Buying a family car is always a challenging endeavour. Fears of being taken advantage of by sellers or buying a secondhand vehicle without the right modern safety features can result in families putting off the decision until it’s too late,...

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How to Choose a Hair Dryer That Actually Saves You Time in the Morning

You know the drill. You’ve got seven minutes, one kid can’t find a shoe, the other has decided socks are the enemy, and your hair is still dripping down the back of your top. The blow-dry is the bit that...

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Thinking of Using a Sperm Donor to Grow Your Family? Here’s What the Latest Data Means for You

For so many women choosing to become mums on their own, a sperm donor isn’t a backup plan; it’s the plan. But new research is confirming something many solo mums by choice already know from experience: getting access to donor...

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The Kindest Decision: How to Know When It’s Time to Let Your Pet Go

Most people think the hard part is the appointment. It isn’t. The hard part is the weeks before, lying awake, asking whether today is too soon or whether you’re already a few days late. So let me be blunt about...

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