Fun places for children in rainy days

Hi everyone! I recently discovered the Children’s Museum in Newtown and have it as an option for rainy days. What other places do you take your kids to let them play and run free? I have a 5 year old and an almost 3 y.o.

in our community

Has anyone started a business and it’s failed?

Basically that’s what’s happening to me right now. I won’t go into what the business is but it’s bleeding our family dry financially and the worst part is I don’t even need to work. Thankfully I’ve got a loving and supportive husband who has helped keep it afloat as long as possible because i love to work and it felt like a really good move financially at the time. but we got it wrong. We’ve really tried everything and thrown so much money at it, to try make it work and we can’t keep doing it. I’ve got an opportunity to get out this summer but I’m so embarrassed. I’m worried about what other people will say. I’m also worried what I’m going to do as a job. This felt so right and at my core if it wasn’t for the money, it made me so happy. I was so proud of being the owner.
It’s a real shame and I’m going to cry buckets.
My egos really not allowing me to let go and see the facts for what it is but I need to move on but I’m struggling. I keep fantasising that I’ll never have an opportunity like this ever again or we won’t dare try create another business ever again.

The only good thing about all this and I feel thankful that we will actually be better off as a family once it’s gone and I keep thinking of my little boy who deserves a mummy and daddy who aren’t stressed with money.

Can anybody relate to this story if so what happened on the other side?

Stopping weaning

I took baby to be weighed today, she’s 5 months and a week and put on weight so back to her centile. They were happy and I mentioned we had started weaning just porridge in the morning and a veg in the evening. She’s always had reflux and she was quite a bit sick with the veg. They suggested just doing the porridge each day instead as she might not be ready. I really thought she was ready. I work in childcare I know all the guidelines but I feel like I’ve failed so so much. She loved her food but I feel like I’ve failed her.

When to start baby sensory?

When did you all start baby sensory classes? My baby is nearly 8 weeks, but unsure if he’ll fully benefit from it yet?

Advice

My BD goes out every weekend atleast once a week. I’ve voiced how I don’t agree with this when I’m at home nd we have 2 kids under 2. He goes on to say I’m controlling him and I’m being in reasonable.
I’ve never said he can’t go out I just want him to prioritise his family and not be out partying every weekend.
Am I being unreasonable ?

Urgent- Toddler behaviour specialist - anyone hired one / know someone that has?

Has anyone ever hired one of these toddler behaviour management specialists who come to stay for a few days to help you better learnt to manage tricky toddler issues you’re struggling with.

It’s not cheap. But I’m a solo parent no extended family and feel I’m so in the dark with the tantrums I’m both confusing my daughter and a third of the time loosing my patience. It’s got really bad my lack of feeling I can’t do this with no guidance I’m dreading spending time with her 🤦🏼‍♀️

She’s super smart (smarter than I ever was) but I don’t have the skills, the support network. The help. And I’m reaching breaking point. Starting to feel like if I don’t get some outsider help I’ll damage our relationship and these are the crucial years. I need it for both myself and her.

Has anyone used one of these professionals, knows someone that has?

Before I use our only holiday fund to book one I’ve spoken to. (They’re not cheap 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️). Can anyone help shed some or any light in if this is a waste of money or it helped someone you know who did this?

Home Daycare vs Traditional Daycare

Hi Ladies,

I want to know your thoughts on Home Daycare vs Traditional Daycare the ones that have tried it before? Less germs maybe? Lol

Thank you so much.