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7 Perks of shared custody for single mums

Many single mothers would agree that one of the biggest challenges they face is shared custody. Not only is it logistically complex, but it can be emotionally draining too. Yet, there are several benefits to this sometimes sensitive set-up. And...

Friends and divorce | Beanstalk Single Mums

Friendship

Where did all my friends go? Lost friendships post-divorce

Separation is never easy. It doesn’t matter how good you are at communicating or how amicable the relationship, it is still tough. Along the way discussions are had about how to split assets, who should get what, care arrangements and...

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...

Celebrate your birthday as a single mother | Beanstalk Mums

Birthdays

14 Ways to celebrate your birthday as a single mother

It’s your birthday, YAY! Now, I don’t want to hear any of this “yeah, it’s just another day” stuff. You, wonderful lady, have graced our planet for another year … and that needs celebrating. And if not celebrating, then at...

Property

Things to do before leaving your rented home

So, you have found an awesome new property to call home and it is finally the right time to move out of your rental. What next? Maybe you have hired a mover and may have started packing already. But, it...

Finding real you as a single mother | Beanstalk Mums

Healing

Finding the ‘real you’ amid the craziness of being a single mum

Single mums play many roles. From first thing in the morning until last thing at night we can swap our hats faster than a professional hat swapper. This includes being mum, dad, friend, employee, handyman, chef, cleaner, important guest at...

Signs of depression as a single mother | Beanstalk Mums

Healing

How I manage my depression as single mother

As humans we have a myriad of different mood types which we swing through at an alarming rate. Yet, as a single mum, depression may visit you all too frequently. I have been a single parent for eight years and...

Christmas

How to say NO to stress this Christmas

For many people, the holidays aren’t a time of joy, excitement or relaxation. Instead, they’re a time of stress, anxiety and trying to ‘get it all in’. If you feel like you can’t wait for your holiday ‘vacation’ to be...

Christmas

How to avoid a meltdown this Christmas

The festive season is such a wonderful time for family bonding, relaxing and spoiling everyone; but preparing for the big day can also be incredibly stressful, in particular for single mums. Unrealistic present wish lists from the kids, financial strains,...