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Kid’s bedtime: Here’s how to keep it calm and controlled …

Also known rather scarily as the “witching hour”, kid’s bedtime can feel like the most stressful part of the day. Just as you are running out of steam and would love nothing more than to hop into your own bed...

Children

Play with your kids in their virtual worlds

Your Kids in their Virtual World If your kids spend a lot of time playing video games and you think that they don’t get out enough, don’t worry. That doesn’t mean they are doing something bad or spending money on...

Birthdays

How to plan a fun, affordable kid’s birthday party

As your child’s birthday looms, anticipation and excitement fills the air. In my experience, children start planning their parties about five months in advance! By the time the big day (complete with expectations) approaches you may feel more party-pooper than...

Children

10 Ways to teach your kids to be calm if they feel stressed

Being a kid seems more stressful today than it was in the past. It could be the result of our face-paced world, the pandemic, technology, or any number of other pressures … including us, as parents, unintentionally passing on our...

Money

How to teach your children about money

This article about teaching kids about money was last updated in 2022. Have you ever wondered how to teach your children about money? Lessons about money should be taught at school. How to understand it, value it, save it, make...

Children

10 Warning signs of stress in children

Stress is an unavoidable part of life. And while we are all so busy dealing with our own stress, we might miss the warning signs of stress in our children. Interestingly, some stress is healthy and necessary for children because...

Children

How to do pocket money for your kids the right way

Are you a pocket money kinda mum, or not? Most parents give their children pocket money at some stage. But there’s definitely strong feelings amongst the masses as to when to give pocket money, how much to give and whether...

Money

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

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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...