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How to make yourself feel better in the moment

We all have those moments. That point in time when you feel really low. Be it from stress, exhaustion, anxiety, overwhelm, sadness … or any number of bleak and upsetting emotions. Even a mixture of all of them. These feeling...

Separating without lawyers | Beanstalk Mums podcast

Splitting up

Why separating without lawyers is definitely a thing

It is a myth that you need to hire lawyers to separate and divorce. You don’t. Property settlement is essentially a financial exercise that a lot of separating couples can work through together with the support of an expert. Which...

Financial planning single mother | Beanstalk Mums

Money

Financial planning advice especially for single mothers

Financial planning, whether you are in a long-term relationship or single, can be a daunting exercise. However, I am here to reassure you that there is nothing to be frightened of. When you find yourself faced with a future of...

Consider before getting dog | Beanstalk Mums

Household

5 Things you should consider before getting a family dog

Having a family dog will bring you and your family members lots of joy, but that doesn’t mean you should get a four-legged friend without giving the idea some serious thought first. Since the pandemic began, it seems like more...

Parenting village | Beanstalk Single Mums

Friendship

How to find your parenting village

We weren’t designed to do parenting alone and that is why being a single mum is the hardest thing you will ever do. At 21, I was a single mother living on the pension, who had to go bankrupt. While...

Relationships

How to stop past relationships ruining new ones

Breakups and failed relationships are painful. You have gone into a relationship thinking this is it, only to have your hopes and dreams crushed. You will never forget the pain and heartache of those wonderful dreams. The relationship has gone...

Balancing chid care subsidy | Beanstalk Single Mums Podcast

Parenting

Your official guide to Child Care Subsidy (CCS) balancing

It’s that time of year ladies … don’t delay and confirm your income with Services Australia today! Why? Because once you have, Services Australia can get to work and balance your child care subsidy for the financial year. If you...

Family Law

Duty of disclosure in family law: Here’s what you need to know.

On 1 September 2021, the new Court, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia commenced. Along with it came a whole range of new rules under the Federal Circuit and Family Court Rules that now apply to both property...

Podcast

4 Simple strategies for a low conflict separation

A low conflict separation might seem like a contradiction in terms but it really is possible for many ex-couples. Maybe not right now, but certainly in time. The truth is, it only takes one person to counteract conflict with a...