Therese Danica

Therese is a regular writer for Beanstalk, transforming her experiences as a mother-of-two into helpful content for fellow mums. She spent years in the engineering field but chose to become a full-time mother. Not long after having kids, she pursued her first love – writing. With years of experience in writing blog posts, articles, and website content, Therese continues to craft narratives that speak to your heart and tickle your funny bone.

Back To School

Back to school survival guide for the single mum

The start of the school year can feel like a whirlwind, especially for single mums juggling meal preps, daycare drop-offs, and nine-to-five jobs. I get it—it’s a lot. That’s why this guide is here: to help you stay on top of it...

Divorce

How to reduce the cost of divorce in Australia

If you’re going through a divorce or applying for nullification of marriage, you’re likely facing not just legal challenges but financial ones, too. Often requiring the assistance of a law firm. Costs can add up, and paying the full fee...

Parenting

Free-range parenting: Does raising free-range kids work?

Remember those long summer days as a kid, where you’d disappear with your friends until the sun started to set, only to rush home when you heard your mum yell from the porch? No smartphones, no GPS trackers, just pure...

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Help! How do I teach my son to shave?

Are you solo parenting with a son? You might think, “Isn’t this something his dad should be handling?” Or “How do I teach my son to shave?!” Don’t panic, as we’ve got you covered. It can’t be that different to...

Father's Day

How to celebrate Father’s Day with an absent Dad

Father’s Day can be a tender time for families, especially when a dad isn’t actively present. But just because things are different doesn’t mean the day has to be difficult or uncomfortable. Even if your ex has stepped away from...

Children

Mobile Phone Safety: 7 Questions to Keep Your Child Safe

Phones are new to this era of parenting. We can’t look back at our own childhoods to decide when is the right time to give a child one. At the same time, child smartphone safety should be our top priority....

Travel

Expert travelling tips for surviving long-haul flights with kids

Heading off by plane for long-overdue family travel is usually filled with excitement. Still, if you haven’t done it before, the thought of flying with kids can bring a lot of worries. Stop right there! Before you start stressing yourself,...

Life

7 Mother’s Day craft ideas every single mum will love

It’s almost that time of the year again. I understand the rollercoaster of emotions that Mother’s Day can bring. It’s a day filled with mixed feelings, from pride and joy in our role as mothers to moments of longing and...

Mother's Day

Mother’s Day Ideas for Mums Celebrating Alone

Mother’s Day is a time to honour and celebrate the incredible love and dedication of mothers everywhere. Being a single mum, I know that there are times when we have to spend this special day alone. But that is no...