One habit that blocks independence

Working with young kids for years, I’ve noticed this pattern… We jump in too fast.
They struggle, we fix. Without even thinking.

I get it, it feels like we’re helping. But that’s the moment they actually learn. Trying to hold back more, even when it’s hard.

Anyone else working on this?

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in our community

co-sleeping💤

do any mamas co-sleep with their LO? (utilising safe sleep 7). what’s your experience?

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Naps in the car

I'm currently sitting in the car on my drive (with the windows open) because my 6 month old fell asleep only 20 minutes ago so I'm letting her finish up the nap.

Got me thinking though - as it gets warmer, are people still leaving their babies to finish their nap if they fall asleep or are you taking them in right away as it's getting warmer (14 degrees where I am today)?

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MIL kissing baby

My baby girl was born on 2/17/26, my husband and I told our immediate family no kisses at all, wash hands etc. For the first 2 times his family visited they followed the rules and to be honest I didn’t let them hold her because I had a feeling. But since they seemed to be respecting it I let them hold her on the 3rd time and everything seemed fine. The 4th visit she came up to us and straight went to kiss her head, it gave me no time to respond. I got very upset and went upstairs with her. My husband followed asking if I needed help, I told him I was very upset and just said just drop it. Fast forward a few days and she gets sick. He refuses to accept it was from her, he keeps saying it was probably him. They wanted to come over for Easter and I said no, I am still very upset. She has been the only one breaking the rule, my mom was here helping me out with baby and the house stuff for about a month and she respected it from day 1. We have gone to several doctor appt and ER visits because she was not getting better. Its been over a week now and she seems to be on the mend now. My husband always gets upset because I get upset when his family does stuff like this. Any advise?

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I AM SO STRESSED

I am so stressed out, My 7 week old has wokenbup with this, what is this? She’s exclusively breastfed so cannot be a formula allergy.

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Chicken pox

Little boy is 3 just got chicken pox, am currently 20 weeks pregnant with my second child (I’ve had chicken pox before) could it be harmful to me and the baby? I went to the pharmacy they said ring 111 rang them and they said to call my local pharmacy they where no help