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Recent discussions

Is this normal?

Living with mil and bil with my partner and toddler. Come down to the living room and none of them bother to look up from their phones, say hello or greet us. Happens half the time. Other times they’ll say hello. Other times, ignore us completely.

Giggling

When did your baby’s start giggling, my baby is 4 months old and wondering when he will have his first giggle

Screaming baby in car

How do you manage a screaming baby in the car on the way home.

Are little girls more rude?

Recently at the park and soft play places little girls (between 7 to 10) have been telling me to shut up, or telling me they'll get their mum to hit me. Honestly flabbergasted how rude a lot of them have been to me and my 17mo boy. Have had a few rude boys but they're nothing compared to the girls backtalking and threatening lol

Ok, serious question.

What do you do when you notice your children becoming curious about kissing?

Recently I caught my daughter (8 years old) watching inappropriate movie scenes. She had accessed my Netflix account and since then I put a lock on it. That was the first time that happened and I was in shock. I didn’t know how to respond. I didn’t yell, I didn’t shame her, I simply sat next to her and asked her “why?”. She started crying, like she did something bad. So she KNEW she wasn’t supposed to be watching that.

What do you do in this situation?

Baby screaming (4.5 Months)

Has anybody else's baby started screaming- or trying to scream? I think she may have picked this up from all the baby groups.

Child has changed in behaviour since turning 3!!!

My daughter has been awful since turning 3 (not even that long! 😂😭) she doesn't listen AT ALL now. Today, I told her to go inside after opening the front door while I get the shopping in and she just fully slammed the front door and started running around the car. Luckily I had the keys 🫩 she didn't listen even with a countdown to time out. I honestly think I'm gonna turn grey soon.. I want another baby but this is PUTTING ME OFFFF AHSHSHSHSN

TODDLER BEHAVIOUR

Hi moms,

My 14-month-old has always been extremely active. Since he was around 8 months old, he's constantly on the move and rarely sits still for long. He's happy, curious, and loves exploring, but sometimes I wonder if this level of activity is typical for his age.

Did anyone else have a toddler like this? How are they doing now?
I'd love to hear your experiences. 😊

Speech issues or behind?

My LG turned 3 last week, I wouldnt say her speech is brilliant or more or less similar to other kids her age, some times I cant understand her, single words she's clear with, she can say some sentences not a lot and again good and clear, when I ask her question she tends to repeat the question but not answer, like how was nursery today did you have fun? Or what's the matter? She doesnt answer yes she's just learnt no (and I hate that word) she understand a lot i ask but on the other hand the main part of communication she lacks, shes on the waiting list for first steps to communications and her nursery have mentioned her copying words rather then responding but have also said her behaviour can be bad when asked to do something or following instructions, ive been feeling bit down and as much I see just a typical 3 yr old yes she a pain at time and tests my patience but shes clever thoughtful and funny, I dont see anything out the norm except her speech and understanding.
Im I just being nieve cos im her mum or does she seem behind?
Anyone elses 3yr like this?

Eye scratching

Since yesterday my 9weeks old kept scratching his right eye with his right hand. We kept try to stop him but he s doing it randomly. I covered his hand and a couple of minutes later he started with his other hand. I covered that one as well and he s still keep getting his hand to his eye like something bothers him but we can see anything. Any thoughts?

2 year old not talking

Hi feel like I'm doing something wrong as my 2 year old says very little! But he understands instructions and what things are If we ask him to point. Any suggestions on how to help? Not had his 2 year check yet. But I have called health visitor. Just wondering is anyone else's little one the same 🥰

Nursery melt downs

Looking for some advise/help, my little boy is two years old and is currently at nursery, which he enjoys and goes two days a week
The problem I have with him is every time I drop him off at nursery he always goes into melt down mode and makes me feel bad! I don’t know how to over come this problem! Any suggestions will be much appreciated

8 week old - less smiles

My daughter is 8 weeks nearly 9 weeks. She used to be a very happy, smiley content little baby. However we’ve come away on holiday, she’s got a cold and has stopped smiling. I’m really worried why she’s stopped smiling and where this fussiness has come from. She’s got 2 siblings and we’ve seen friends with young children. Do you think she’s just overstimulated/ feeling poorly? Just some reassurance would be great

help!

My girl is 2 months old and randomly she will make these gasping noises then stop?! Any idea why she does this and do i need to worry??

Please tell me I’m not the only one

So my girl seems to have tantrums when I’m getting her dressed and also when sitting in high chair she goes stiff and arches her back. It is normal for a 1 year old to have tantrums like this at this age because I feel like it isn’t normal and potentially there is something wrong with her eg autism / adhd. Is this normal behaviour ?

4yo Spirit fingers

Does your child do things with their hands when they are scolded/stopped or told not to do something? My child will snap her fingers in front of her face or twist her fingers or do weird signs with her hands or cross her eyes/make funny faces while pointing if she is told to stop or she doesn’t want to listen.

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