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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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Dating

How to Find Out If Your Ex Is Already on Dating Apps (Without Asking Him)

At a Glance If you’ve recently separated, there’s a question that probably keeps showing up at odd moments. While you’re folding washing. While you’re putting the kids to bed. While you’re lying awake at 2 a.m., wondering how he could...

Dating

An Analysis: The Impact of Rising Fuel Prices on Dating Behaviour in Australia

The impact of rising fuel prices on dating is becoming harder to ignore, with more Australians quietly reassessing how far they’re willing to travel for romance. What once felt like a thoughtful romantic gesture is now being weighed against petrol...

Health

What Medical Research Says About Sustainable Weight Loss During Separation

Quick Summary on weight loss during separation: Separation is easily one of life’s most exhausting marathon events. Between looking after the kids, untangling finances, and dealing with a daily emotional rollercoaster, self-care usually drops right off the to-do list. Let’s...

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How to Help Kids Stay Hydrated All Summer Long

Mums want the best for their kids, and that includes keeping them healthy. Making sure they get enough water is essential to this mantra. You’ll need to plan around those summer heat waves to keep your children on the move....

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Self Care

5 Things to Know Before Buying NAD+ for Reproductive Health

NAD+ has become one of the most talked-about supplements in fertility and reproductive health. From egg quality to hormone balance, the claims are compelling. But before jumping in, it’s worth taking a step back. What does the science actually say?...

Self Care

How Busy Mums Can Balance Family Life, Travel and Healthy Habits

It is 7 am on a Tuesday. You have one child looking for their lunchbox, another refusing to wear shoes, a work email that came in at 6 am and a half-drunk cup of tea going cold on the bench....

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Parenting

What to Look for in a Local Childcare Provider

Finding a childcare provider close to home is about more than convenience. A local centre becomes part of your family’s daily rhythm, a place where your child builds friendships, educators become familiar faces, and the drop-off and pick-up routine weaves...

Household

The Do’s and Dont’s of Child-Safe Pool Design

Although summer is in the rearview and winter is fast approaching, pool safety should remain at the forefront of parents’ minds. The winter months still present a surprising amount of water safety risk, especially for families with backyard pools where...

Self Care

The Rise of Kids’ Skincare Brands: What Parents Need to Know

Your child might be asking for a skincare routine because they’ve seen it online. Next thing you know, they’re eyeing anti-aging serums like they’ve got a mortgage and a presentation deadline. If you’re a single mum prioritising a lighthearted yet...