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How to pay for braces if they aren’t in your parenting plan

“Braces” is one word that conjures up anxiety for children and parents alike. There’s fear about how much the procedure itself will hurt and worry over how much the treatment will cost. Let’s face it — braces are one of...

Divorce

10 Ways to mark your divorce depending on how you feel

The separation process is generally long and drawn out. If you married, then the actual “divorce” part is the final hurdle and happens at least a year after separating. Some say divorce is just paperwork or a formality, and I...

Family Law

How can I change my child’s surname?

How can I change my child’s surname? When parents separate, it’s not uncommon to feel lost or that a part of your and your child’s life has been fractured. For the single mum who is often the primary parent, there...

Relationships

Signs that your man is breadcrumbing you and how to respond

This article about signs that your man is breadcrumbing you was last updated in 2021. Yes ladies, as if it wasn’t already confusing enough, there is new trend in the dating world and it is called, wait for it …...

Positive thinking

66 Single mum quotes to inspire and uplift

The world has gone quote-crazy! And why not? I love scrolling through my social media feed to find a quote that resonates with me or gives me inspiration for the day ahead. For this reason, we’ve put together a list...

Dating

The beginners guide on how to date as a single parent

Are you thinking about dating again? Being a single parent is all-consuming and your children are firmly your top priority. Yet at some point it’s natural to find yourself wondering if maybe, just maybe, it’s worth giving dating another whirl....

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Blended Families

The lowdown on introducing your new man to your kids

Dating as a single mum can be confusing and awkward at the best of times, but when you have kids it is a whole other ball game. Introducing your new man to your kids if just one part of this...

Work from home with kids | Beanstalk Mums

Career

How to work from home with kids without losing your mind

It wasn’t so long ago that we all longed to have a work from home job. It was the holy grail of flexible employment. What we didn’t expect was having to it with kids … and possibly home schooling. Welcome...

Relationships

Gaslighting: How to spot it and stop it

If you’ve been anywhere in, around or even observing the dating scene, you’ve probably heard the term “gaslighting”. You may even be wondering if it has, or is, happening to you. But amongst the never-ending juggle of life as a...