Self Care

Self-care for single mothers is essential! This important category includes expert-written and experienced-based articles on health and healing. We also talk about single mother friendship issues, while encouraging positive thinking and self-acceptance.

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Mental Health

Welcome to Our Mental Health Hub

Welcome to Beanstalk Mums’ new Mental Health hub. This space has been created to provide single mums with practical, compassionate guidance on emotional wellbeing. We’ll explore topics including anxiety, stress, burnout, grief, confidence, healing and building resilience. New articles and...

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What Are The 7 Sins Of Skincare?

There’s a specific kind of tired that has you standing at the bathroom mirror at 11pm, doing the maths on whether any of this is worth it. I’ve been that mum. Most nights, if I’m honest. So let’s skip the...

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Health

Still the Nursery Favourite: Why the Aroma-Snooze and Aroma-Snooze Plus Keep Winning Awards

If you’ve ever paced a hallway at 2am with an overtired, overstimulated baby who simply will not settle, you know the feeling. At that hour, most parents will try almost anything for a full night’s sleep. That exact feeling is...

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18 Ways To Celebrate Your Birthday As A Single Mother

Nobody warns you that the hardest part of learning to celebrate your birthday as a single mother is the admin. There’s no one quietly sorting a cake behind your back. No one prompting the kids. That absence usually lands about...

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The Sick Single Mum Survival Guide: How to Keep Going

Getting sick is an absolute logistical nightmare. You must immediately drop your parenting standards and fully embrace Minimum Viable Parenting. Stop worrying about the messy house; allow yourself to use daycare. Keep a hidden “feel better box” fully stocked with...

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Creating a Family on Your Terms: Fertility Options for Modern Women

For modern women in Australia, the journey towards having children has moved away from the traditional route. Some women are trying to conceive after several failed attempts. Others, like single women, single mothers, or those who have been diagnosed with...

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Anxiety Causing Stomach Pain: How Stress Impacts Digestive Health

At 6 am, the alarm goes off. Laptops, lunches, messages and forms are waiting. And then there is the vague, nagging sensation of a tightening stomach. Easy to blame breakfast or skip it. But sometimes the stomach is merely reacting...

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How to Prevent Colds and Flu & Defend Your Family

Quick Takeaways on how to prevent colds and flu at home: Winter is here on the Gold Coast, and the school run has turned into a chaotic chorus of coughs. My 11-year-old seems to bring home every germ circulating in...

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Is Getting Single Parent Private Health Insurance Worth It?

Quick Takeaways from Single Parent Private Health Insurance: Friendly disclaimer: I am a fellow single mum sharing survival hacks, not a certified financial planner. This is general information. Please chat with an insurance expert before you change your financial setup!...

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Top 5 Brisbane Counsellors for Trauma, Anxiety, and Emotional Wellbeing

Most people searching for Brisbane counsellors for trauma don’t realise how much variation exists between practitioners who call themselves “trauma-informed” and those who actually specialise in it. The gap matters more than most people expect. After reviewing dozens of counselling...