Therese I.

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.

Life

Homeschooling in Australia 2025: Is it right for you?

Are you considering homeschooling your child but don’t know where to start? In this guide, we’ll get into the essentials of homeschooling in Australia, including tips to make this journey smoother for you and your kids. This article is packed with...

Kids and Separation

9 Effective ways to ease separation anxiety in children

When my three-year-old daughter first started daycare this year, I witnessed firsthand just how hard separation anxiety in children can be. My heart broke each time she would cry or cling when I dropped her off at the unfamiliar child...

Children

Exciting Lunar New Year Activities & Crafts for Kids

As the vibrant celebrations of the Chinese Lunar New Year approach, families worldwide are gearing up for a season filled with joy, tradition, and creativity. This year, why not engage your little ones in exciting activities and crafts that not...

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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...

Children

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...

Solo Parenting

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....