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How to communicate with an ex you can’t stand

Does the idea of amicably communicating with your ex have you laughing hysterically or head-banging into your pillow? You are not alone. One of the biggest challenges of shared parenting is being able to communicate with an ex you can’t...

Shared parenting

Your ex is bad-mouthing you to the kids? Here’s what to do …

So, your ex (or someone close to your ex) is bad-mouthing you to the kids? What can you do? Separation and divorce can make those involved feel hostile and resentful, with emotions running high and feelings raw. It’s not uncommon...

Shared parenting

12 Best co-parenting apps and software 2024

There is an app for everything nowadays. Some verge on the ridiculous, yet some are incredibly helpful. For this reason, you won’t be surprised to discover there are several great apps specifically for co-parenting. Depending on the relationship between the...

Kids and Separation

How not to get played by your kids post divorce

Kids aren’t stupid when it comes to getting what they want. From an early age, whether they’ve got divorced parents or not, they’ve got things figured out. They know who to approach first when there’s something they want; one parent...

Divorce

Can you stay friends with your ex after divorce? and how?

Is it possible to stay friends with your ex after divorce? The short answer is yes, it’s possible but that’s not to say it’s easy or uncomplicated. And there are times and situations when it is absolutely not possible or...

Mediation with Relationships Australia | Beanstalk Mums

Splitting up

Your step-by-step guide to mediation with Relationships Australia

Have you reached that point in your separation where you and your ex are unable to agree on anything? It could well be time for you to try mediation (otherwise known as “family dispute resolution”). This is a process by...

Shared parenting

How to broach a difficult topic with your ex

Want to stay present and composed during difficult conversations with your ex? Want your relationship with your ex to be amicable? This article compliments the Beanstalk article ‘How to communicate with an ex you can’t stand’, which provides excellent, practical...

Learning to co-parent with a passive aggressive ex | Beanstalk Mums Podcast

Shared parenting

Co-parenting with a passive aggressive ex

Are you having a co-parenting nightmare with your passive aggressive ex? Even if you get along well with your ex-partner, co-parenting is a challenge. So, if you are trying to co-parent with someone who is passive aggressive (or displays such...

Kids and Separation

How to improve communication with your ex

When it come to life’s conundrums, I swear this is one of the biggest doozie’s of them all … You breakup with a guy because the relationship isn’t working, yet you have to communicate with him about the most important...