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The Rise of Low Demand Parenting

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The Rise of Low Demand Parenting

Low-demand parenting allows adopting a gentler, more flexible approach to raising children. It’s not about abandoning rules but prioritising what truly matters and letting go of the rest. As a single mum juggling many responsibilities, I’ve naturally leaned into this...

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Coparenting teenagers | Beanstalk Mums

Kids and Separation

12 Tips to co-parent teenagers from a mum who’s been there

There’s lots of advice available about how to co-parent with young kids, but less for co-parenting with teenagers. Is this because, as they are older, they are expected to cope? Hopefully not because having co-parented toddlers to teens, I can...

Teach kids about money | Beanstalk Mums

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...

Stress in a child | Beanstalk Mums

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...

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Back to school single parent

How to navigate back to school as a single parent

January is the season of back-to-school expenses. As a single parent, you essentially now have the joys of doing this on a single income with or without help from your ex-partner. I am dedicating this blog to tips on how...

How to do pocket money for your kids the right way | Beanstalk Mums

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...

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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...

Prepare primary school | Beanstalk Mums

Helpful ways to prepare your child for primary school

Starting school is an exciting time in a child’s life. It can also be an anxious time for children and parents alike. So, how can we help our child prepare for school in such a way that will minimise their anxiety...

Changing schools | Beanstalk Mums

How to help your child adjust to a new school?

Sometimes we have to make choices that don’t meet our desires. Packing our whole life in suitcases and boxes, moving houses, cities and countries, changing jobs and schools. Change is inevitable at certain times in our lives. Although adults are...

Teacher gifts | Beanstalk Mums

Clever gifts to give your child’s teacher this year

Teachers help to inspire and educate future generations. Although, they don’t always get the credit they deserve. To show your child teacher you appreciate all their hard work, consider getting them a gift. Here are some present ideas for your...

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