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20 Ways to Show Love for a Child

There are many do’s and don’ts when parenting through separation. They include minimising the disruption to your children’s routines and protecting them from visible conflict. We must also ensure our kids know how much we love them. This may seem an...

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Parenting through separation: Tips from someone who’s been there

Just being a mother can be hard. There’s no training, no rulebook, no practice runs. But navigating the murky waters of divorce is another challenge altogether. And I’m not talking settlements and spouse support. I’m talking about the children involved....

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Suggestions to keep your breakup civilised for your children

Nobody likes break-ups, they are messy and heartbreaking, but sometimes they are necessary. If your relationship is no longer working, or one of you is no longer happy in the relationship, then the best thing to do is break-up. The...

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Divorce and children: Helping your kids with the changes

Divorce is a complex and emotional process that can be tough on children. This article discusses divorce and children, so you are fully armed to help them through this difficult time. Children may feel confused, scared, angry, or sad about...

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7 Superb ideas for moving kid’s stuff during handover

When you go through a divorce with children, there is a lot to think about. I mean, a LOT. For this reason, you are forgiven for not considering the finer logistics … such as what will they use to take...

Smart strategies to discipline your children whilst co-parenting | Beanstalk Single Mums

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Smart strategies to discipline your children whilst co-parenting

There is no question that working out appropriate discipline methods for any individual child is one of the biggest challenges of parenting. Added to the mix is that both parents need to be on the same page if the discipline...

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12 Surprising life lessons you can learn from divorce

Getting divorced with kids is a learning curve. Which is a mild way of putting it. To be fair, it’s more of a learning rollercoaster where we are forced to do things that are upsetting, unnatural and waaaay outside our...

Positive impact of divorce on children | Beanstalk Mums

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The positive impact of divorce on children

Divorce is often perceived as a failure. Yet, a great deal of strength is required. It is rarely the “easy way out”. When you have children, it becomes even more complex. While it is true many children face difficulties through...

How do we tell our kids we're getting divorced? | Beanstalk Mums

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How do we tell our kids we’re getting divorced?

How to tell your kids you’re getting divorced can be one of the most daunting questions you are faced with. It often holds many people back from accepting and moving forward with the marriage ending. The thought of having to...

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