How much quality time per day are you spending with a one year old baby?
Hi! I am a new mom, and my little girl is a little over one year old now. I am just curious… if you are in a similar phase of life, how much QUALITY time do you spend with your baby each day? This is anything other than meeting basic needs like nursing/feeding, bathing, putting to sleep, etc. Think: time spent reading books, playing with toys, singing songs, playing games, etc.
My little girl is NOT an independent play gal and has always hated being restrained (baby pen/gates). She also is a fussy baby and my attention (however much or little) is never enough. She does a lot of following me around all day while I take care of chores, house projects, texts, etc. I try to include her, but I end up still feeling guilty that I am too distracted (maybe I should be, maybe I shouldn’t🤷🏼♀️).
Chores cant be done while she sleeps because of how frequently I have to resettle her or even hold her.
I know neither extreme (all entertainment or no interaction) is healthy. I just want to raise a “living room” kid that genuinely enjoys being around family but is capable of some independence
Thoughts???
Moving to Scotland
Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate some advice and insight.
My partner and I are planning a big move to Edinburgh, as he’s hoping to open a restaurant there. I genuinely love Scotland the atmosphere, the scenery, and the people always seem so warm and friendly whenever I visit.
However, I do have some concerns. I’m Black British, and I have a daughter who will be starting secondary school around the time we move. Naturally, as a mum, I want to make sure she feels safe, supported, and accepted in her new environment.
I’d really like to hear honest experiences what is it like for Black families living in Edinburgh, especially when it comes to schools? Have you or your children experienced any racism, and how is it generally handled?
Also, my daughter is very passionate about track and field, so I’d love recommendations for secondary schools with strong athletics programs or good sports facilities. Any tips on clubs, teams, or supportive communities for young athletes would be amazing too.
Overall, I’m excited about the move, but I just want to make the best decision for my daughter and ensure she has a positive experience.
Thank you so much in advance 💛