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The importance of making friends during motherhood

Let’s talk about something super important – making friends during motherhood. Making friends as an adult can feel awkward and forced. You might also feel a tad embarrassed, thinking: “How have I got to this stage in my life and...

Healing

Me time: 5 Reasons mum’s should make it a priority

Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or just plain exhausted? Welcome to mum life! I feel you. And you know what always helps me when I feel burnt out? Me time. Yep, you heard me right. Even as a super busy...

Divorce

Why not to plaster your divorce all over social media

In this article, I discuss why you should think twice before blasting your divorce all over social media. Divorce is a real pain in the you-know-what. Let’s face it, it’s not exactly a walk in the park. But trust me,...

Mother's Day

15 Gift ideas to treat yourself this Mother’s Day

Being a mother is no easy feat. We are cooks, teachers, taxi drivers, nurses, referees, and therapists all rolled into one. Is it any wonder we need a little TLC and the odd gift? This Mother’s Day, instead of waiting...

Health

6 Ways to destress as a parent

Children are the biggest gift of your life but being patient with them could be more difficult than you’d have ever imagined. You are working in a demanding, high-stress job and have to fight traffic every day to pick your...

Food

Healthy habits to help your child manage their sweet tooth

Did you know kids love sweet treats because they have more tastebuds than adults? For this reason, it is crucial to help your child manage their sweet tooth with healthy habits they can adopt for a lifetime. It makes perfect...

Children

How to keep young kids entertained on flights

Air travel can be a daunting experience for anyone, but it can be particularly challenging for parents of young children. I know from experience that keeping kids entertained on flights can seem impossible. However, with a little planning and creativity,...

12 Books to help your children cope with separation and divorce | Beanstalk Single Mums

Kids and Separation

12 Books to help your children cope with separation and divorce 2023

Parenting can be hard, but parenting through divorce is harder. Whilst we grapple with our own emotions we must ensure our children have the knowledge and understanding they need. Thank goodness for a wonderful range of children’s divorce books that...

Food

10 Sneaky ways to get your kids to eat healthy food

You don’t have to look far to find a TV programme or online article telling us our kids are overweight and generally unhealthy. With technology making the world move faster and our kids move slower, parents seem to be pushing...