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Guiding teenage boys to grow into healthy, happy men

Are you a mother to a beautiful boy? For all the heavenly moments when they are little, guiding son’s through their pre-teens and teenage years is notoriously difficult – even scary. Don’t panic though as in this podcast I talk...

Toilet training while co-parenting | Beanstalk Mums

Children

Your ultimate guide to toilet training while co-parenting

THE IMPORTANCE OF COOPERATION AND ROUTINE In my book, Fight-free Families, I state that when their parents separate, more than ever children need unconditional love, security and routine. The aspect of routine is crucial when it’s time for the toddler...

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Choosing private health insurance for a single parent family

Do you find private health insurance baffling? If so, you are not alone. I mean, do we really need it? And if so, where do we start? There are soooo many different options in terms of what to get covered...

Divorce

Can you stay friends with your ex after divorce? and how?

Is it possible to stay friends with your ex after divorce? The short answer is yes, it’s possible but that’s not to say it’s easy or uncomplicated. And there are times and situations when it is absolutely not possible or...

Tips and tricks to help you navigate the teen years | Beanstalk Mums

Children

The trouble with teenagers: Tips and tricks to help you navigate the teen years

Door slamming. Crashing and banging. Shouts of ‘I hate you’ and ‘You’re the worst mum EVER’. Sound familiar? You join the leagues of parents all over the world who are dealing with tricky teenagers. Hormonal rows and tantrums can create...

Bedroom ideas for little girls | Beanstalk Mums

Children

10 Super cute bedroom ideas for little girls

This article about bedroom ideas for little girls was last updated in 2022. Are you decorating your daughter’s bedroom and need inspiration to create something she will completely LOVE? All little girls are different and you’ll want to find something...

How to nurture a good relationship between your kids and your new partner | Beanstalk Mums

Blended Families

How your kids and your new partner can have a good relationship

So, you’ve been single for a while. You’ve navigated the bumpy road of separation, and have been rockin’ it as a savvy solo mum. But…wait. You’ve met someone. Your new partner is a keeper and you introduce him to your...

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Single mum budgeting: Why, how and the tools to use

Budgeting. It’s a scary word for some which provokes visions of complex spreadsheets and blurs of daunting figures. If this is you … then STOP. RIGHT. THERE. Budgeting can be easy, enlightening and in some cases even (I’m gonna say...

Being a single mum makes me a better parent | Beanstalk Mums

Positive thinking

Why being a single mum makes me a better parent

When I look back over the last decade of my life I feel a little baffled. I certainly never expected to be a divorced single mum. Not in a million years. I married because I was madly in love and...