Education

The Ultimate Mum’s Guide to Finding the Right Tutor

It’s not an exaggeration to say that the very first thing single mothers consider when it comes to the welfare of their children is their education. When a child is having trouble with specific subjects or needs extra help, hiring...

Parenting

Tools and Resources to Make Learning More Accessible for Teens

Teenagers today face a myriad of challenges in their academic journeys, from keeping up with demanding curricula to managing extracurricular commitments. With education evolving rapidly, finding the right tools and resources to support effective learning has never been more crucial....

Education

8 Useful tips for preparing your child for school

Education is a huge part of raising children, and traditional schools can help develop different skills. Preparing your child for school in public or co-ed private schools can be daunting for parents, especially if they go to their first day...

Education

5 First Day of School Traditions Your Kids Will Love

The first day of school isn’t just any date on the calendar; it’s a new chapter that opens doors to excitement, anticipation, and a touch of nerves. To the kids, this is a new beginning with friends and adventures awaiting...

Christmas

17 Gifts for teachers which they’ll actually really like

It’s the end of the school year and Christmas to boot, so we all know what that means … gifts for teachers (and don’t forget childcare). Not only is this tradition, but it’s a good way to teach children about...

Education

8 Brilliant kid’s school holiday camps in Australia

This year, I decided to take a different approach to school holidays. Instead of diving headfirst into a whirlwind of DIY craft projects and screen time negotiations, I decided to explore the world of school holiday camps here in Australia....

Education

Our review of the Homer early learning program 2023

With so many education apps out there (a quick Google search tells me that there’s over 455,000 in the App Store!), it’s hard to know which one is going to work for your kid. More importantly, which ones are worth...

Education

Helping your child with homework: 8 Ideas that actually work

Ah, the joys of homework! As a seasoned mum who has weathered countless maths meltdowns and essay-induced tears, I understand the struggle of helping your child with homework. It’s like embarking on an epic quest, armed with nothing but a...

Easy Book Week costumes you can make at home | Beanstalk Mums

Education

21 Easy Book Week costumes you can make at home

Book Week. It’s a bit like Vegemite .. you love it or you hate. And for time-poor mums, it’s most likely the latter. Not that we don’t enjoy helping our little ones dress-up as their favourite fictional character, but who...