Following other children at park

My son always wants to join in games with big children at the park and loves watching them play and trying to copy. He’s also started to follow children around and just stare at them. Does anyone else’s do this? I’ve tried to explain that you can go up to them and ask them if they want to play but they might not always want to and that’s ok. For example today, he left the gated park following a group of 4/5 year old boys into the playing field. I don’t want to be a helicopter parent but I felt I had to follow as they were quite a bit older, far away and the boys were just ignoring my son 😭 I tried to say to him that I will play with him and he said ‘go away mummy 😭😭’ Am I a helicopter parent?! Basically at 2 years, how do you find the balance of letting them go do their own thing and also not being a 🚁 ? How far do you let your child go before you follow at the park? I could be over thinking this but I’m tired today 🤪

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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 💛

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We would like to do a lovely all inclusive holiday in September with our 10 month old and 3 year old. Ideally not a really long flight considering their ages and would a bit of luxury as it will be to celebrate my 30th. Any recommendations? Thank you

Have i normalised bad behaviour?

Hey all, today i reversed the car a little too much while trying to get out of tight parking and ended up scratching the car.

We have 2 cars, i drive the bigger one as im pregnant and its a lot more confortable right now.

My first thought was "shit, hes gonna be so mad! I fucked up" Now im stressed to tell him.

I wanted to ask, is this really normal? Should i be freaking out about telling my husband? I feel like a child, but hes not my parent. Surely its not normal to feel this way about your spouse? Have i just grown to believe this is normal?

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Help

I’ve been feeling a bit emotional lately and just need some reassurance. My son is 20 months old, and whenever we’re at my parents’ house, he always wants my sister and not me. Today, even at home, when he woke up from his nap, he cried out for “aunty” instead of me, which really hurt. It made me start wondering if I’m doing something wrong or if he doesn’t want me anymore. I think it’s hitting me harder because I’m also pregnant with my second baby.