Beanstalk: Real Talk for Single Mums

If you’re worried your child is losing confidence or constantly doubting themselves, this episode will help you breathe easier. Stella Beckett shares simple, playful habits that help kids feel secure, capable, and proud of who they are.

In this warm and practical chat, Stella Beckett, the inspiring creator of Diary Dolls, shares her journey from a challenging childhood to empowering children with confidence and emotional resilience. Discover how Stella's personal experiences led her to develop Diary Dolls, tools that help build self-worth and emotional strength in kids. Learn about the simple, playful practices that can transform everyday moments into opportunities for growth and connection. Stella also reveals the microhabits that parents can adopt to nurture their children's self-worth and emotional strength. Tune in to explore the impact of Diary Dolls and how they foster a supportive environment for both children and parents.

📖 What You’ll Learn

How Stella turned her own childhood fears into a confidence-building tool for kids

The 5-minute daily habits that strengthen emotional resilience

How to help kids name feelings and feel seen

How mums can model confidence (even on tough days) 

A “tiny tool” your child can start tonight

⌚Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

01:15 Stella's Journey and Diary Dolls

05:30 Building Confidence in Girls

10:45 Raising Strong Daughters

15:00 Confidence Habits for Kids

20:20 Emotional Resilience for Children

25:40 Single Mum Parenting Tips

30:15 Child Anxiety Support

35:00 Boosting a Child’s Self-Worth

40:30 Confidence Activities for Kids

45:00 Gentle Parenting Routines

 

🔗 Links & Resources

📝 Read the full Beanstalk Mums article: https://beanstalkmums.com.au/life/build-selfworth-in-kids-with-daily-habits

🎀 Explore Diary Dolls: www.diarydolls.com

🪆 Find Stella on her socials @diarydolls_

💛 Join The Vine FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SingleMumVine

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Feeling guilty because your child’s dad isn’t around? You’re not alone. In this honest conversation, counsellor Elle Sitek sits down with Lara Owers — Vine member, single mum and author of Mummy, Me & Our Family — to share how she turned a moment of panic into a beautiful tool that celebrates family in all its forms. Grab your cuppa and join us for a chat filled with empathy, humour and hope.

What you’ll learn:

How to answer your child’s question “Where’s dad?” without shame — and why it’s okay to admit you don’t have all the answers.

The “family description” bedtime ritual that gently shows kids who loves them, even when there’s no father figure.

Why building a village of aunties, uncles, friends and grandparents is the greatest gift you can give your child.

A candid look at Lara’s journey from NICU and separation to becoming a published author (and how writing became her healing).

Practical self‑care tips and mantras for mums who feel they’re barely holding it together.

Links for this episode:


📖 Buy Lara’s book: https://www.dymocks.com.au/mummy-me-and-our-family-by-lara-owers-9781035892709 - A gentle, beautifully simple story for little ones navigating father absence.



📸 Follow Lara on Instagram: - A lovely place for mums to feel seen, understood, and connected to another woman walking a similar path.



👩‍👧‍👦 Join the Single Mum Vine on Facebook — It’s the perfect spot to connect with fellow single mums for support and advice.



🧙🏼‍♀️ Download your life hacks: - Practical cheat-sheets, emotional reset tools, money-saving guides and bite-sized parenting supports — all created with single mums in mind.



You’ve got this! Let’s thrive together. And don’t forget to like and follow the podcast so you never miss an episode packed with inspiration and practical tips for your journey!

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck in survival mode, or even quietly ashamed that you’re struggling – this episode is a gentle lifeline. 🙏 You are not alone.

Single mums often carry the world on their shoulders, in silence. But pushing down your feelings doesn’t make them go away; it only leads to burnout and that deep sense of isolation. It’s time to hit pause and reset. In this empowering conversation, we’ll help you release the guilt, calm your nerves, and find your strength again.

Join us as Elle Sitek – a fellow mum and counsellor who truly understands what you’re going through – shares her warmth and wisdom on emotional restoration. She’s been in the thick of it, too, and together we unpack practical ways to feel steady and supported no matter how chaotic life gets. You deserve to move from just “getting by” to genuinely feeling okay.

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

A simple 5-minute “emotional reset” ritual to go from chaos to calm (even on the craziest days).

How to release “mum guilt” and shame, and why being kind to yourself actually makes you a stronger parent.

Ways to stop feeling so alone by building tiny moments of connection and support into your day – even if you have zero free time.

Elle’s go-to techniques for emotional regulation (used in therapy sessions and in her own home) to help you literally breathe easier and sleep better at night.

Tender, honest, and uplifting – this episode is like a friendly chat with someone who gets it and wants to help you heal. 💗

Take a break from the overwhelm and tune in to discover how to reset your heart and mind so that you can carry on with more calm, confidence, and genuine hope. It’s time to put down that heavy load, Mama, and remember: you don’t have to hold it all alone anymore.

If your child’s worries or meltdowns leave you wrung out, this warm, practical chat with counsellor + parent coach Sarah Florenze will help you steady yourself, calm your child, and drop the pressure of perfect parenting. We cover growth mindset for mums, how perfectionism shows up (and why it’s really about safety), red flags that signal extra support, and two tiny tools you can try tonight.

 

In this episode you’ll learn:

Why connection beats perfection (and how to get present fast)

Early signs a child’s anxiety needs more support (sleep, school, appetite, physical cues)

Counselling vs parent coaching — which one fits your family right now

Two soothing rituals: Night-Walk Star Chat + 20-Minute Child-Led Time

Links for this episode

Raising Children Network (Australian, evidence-based guides for anxiety at every age). 

Triple P – Positive Parenting Program (free/low-cost options in many areas). 

Book: What Happens to Our Kids When We Fail to Grow Up? by Maggie Hamilton. 

Join community: The Vine—Single Mum Facebook group (kind, practical support). 


Care note: This is general info, not medical advice. If this helped, share it with a mum who needs a softer day. 💛

Sorting out child support after separation can feel confusing and overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. In this episode, we break down the essentials in plain language so single mums can feel clearer, calmer, and more confident about their next steps.

📖 What you’ll learn:

~ How child support is calculated in Australia

~ Your options: private agreements vs. Services Australia

~ What to do if payments are late or not made

~ When to seek legal advice

~ Tips for keeping things child-focused and manageable

💛 This is information, not legal advice. For personalised support, connect with Services Australia or a community legal centre.

🔗 Links & Resources:

* Services Australia – Child Support - https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/learning-about-child-support?context=60015

* Beanstalk Mums Blog - https://beanstalkmums.com.au/

⌚ Timestamps:

00:00 Why child support feels so overwhelming

01:15 The basics: how it’s calculated

05:40 Option 1: Private agreements

09:20 Option 2: Services Australia

14:00 What to do when payments are late

18:30 Legal advice and red flags

22:00 Tiny Tool for today

24:00 Resources & gentle CTA 🤗

If this helped, share with a mum who’s navigating child support. For more tools and support, join The Vine community https://www.facebook.com/groups/SingleMumVine

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