Children Archives

Braces for your child: Why, when and how much

This article about braces for your child was last updated in 2022. Cosmetic dentistry is not all about vanity, but is crucial to our health and wellbeing too. There is a right time to reduce the impact on the patient...

Newborn baby essentials | Beanstalk Mums

Children

7 Newborn baby essentials you absolutely need

Expecting? Whether you’re pregnant yourself, an excited grandparent, family member or friend, welcoming a new baby into your life is a joyful time. However, it can also be pretty overwhelming. There’s an abundance of info out there with long lists...

Children

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...

Positive male role models | Beanstalk Single Mums

Solo Parenting

Finding positive male role models for your children

If you’re bringing up your children as a single mother, you may have concerns about the lack of positive male role models in their lives. This could be due to an elusive or absent father, or a present father who...

Children

What’s a memory jar and how can it help my child?

As the single mother of two young daughters who are experiencing the highs and lows of co-parenting, I’m always looking for ways to make their lives easier. And one of the very best tools I have found is a memory...

Children

The best YouTube videos to teach your child to ride a bike

OK, the big moment has come … it’s time to teach your child to ride a bike. But how on earth do you go about it? Well, there are a few different ways. And we’ve made it super easy for...

Podcast

Simple stress management tips to teach your kids

It is an unfortunate fact that more and more children are dealing with stress on a daily basis. In turn, this is pretty stressful for us parents! Knowing how to help our little ones to cope with stress and anxiety...

Age appropriate chores for children | Beanstalk Mums

Household

An easy guide to age appropriate chores for children

Most children are given chores to do. However, depending on our parenting style, the nature of the chores and at what age we give them, varies hugely. We are guided by our own work ethics, our lifestyles and the necessity...

Health

How to talk to your teen about birth control

When your teenager comes up to you asking: “When should I start birth control?“, it’s normal to feel a little intimidated. But having this conversation with your teen is so important because it can help keep her safer if she...