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Ideas on what to get my son for Christmas he’s just had his birthday so I don’t want to go overboard but I’m absolutely struggling for ideas! 🎄🎅🏻

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17 month old won’t eat anything!

My daughter has not long turned 17 months old and she won’t eat breakfast, won’t eat her lunch just won’t eat anything I give to her, I’m really struggling because she needs to eat something and she’s getting up multiple times a night likely because she’s hungry however refusing any kinds of food I give her, is anyone else dealing with this at all?

In laws

We have to stay with them on weekends every 4-6 weeks and each time we do I don’t feel like I get any chance to be near my baby other than when putting to bed (4 month old) to the point I come home feeling disconnected and it really gets me down, so much so that I feel like it’s making me fall out of love with my husband because I’m riddled with stress about spending time there. Is this normal to feel this way? Am I suffering with some kind of post natal issue?

Need advice

I’m a single mum on universal credit who’s looking to go into being a teaching assistant. Any advice or the right courses and how to navigate this with childcare for my almost 2 year old. Much appreciated x

Advice on whether to get a tutor.

My child has just began reception and when at home she will sometime count to 10 or other times she jumbles up all of the numbers.

We practice phonics daily through play or using the teachers play cards. We read around 10 books a day together. When it comes to finding words my child confuses a-d, f-t and i with j.

I suffered from a stroke so I find it quite hard to support her learning myself but I do try. I am aware learning is highly play based at this age but I do not want her behind her peers.

Is it too early to consider a tutor ?
Any advice on supporting her learning ?
Anything you recommend using?

I’ve included some of the educational items we have at home.

Should I say something to the school?

My husband has a childhood friend that has schizophrenia or something and of course he thinks he’s totally normal and doesn’t take meds. My FIL took him in off the street and got him a job trying to help him. Well the other day he asked my husband randomly where our oldest child goes to school. I have no idea why he asked and my husband didn’t ask him. He didn’t tell him of course.

Now the guy has lost his job and it must’ve been something bad because the owner chased him out. I feel like things are escalating with his mental health and Now I’m worried because he’s free all day, I’m afraid he’s going to try something with my child and his school. I’m sure he could find out if he put his mind to it.

I’m thinking about telling the school. What do you all think? Am I overreacting? It was literally just that one question but he had absolutely no reason to ask, and when my husband didn’t tell him he said “I find it more odd that you won’t tell me”. So he’s got something going on and I’m worried.

Food suggestions for postpartum

Food suggestions for postpartum
Hey everyone! I’m coming on here to see if anyone has any suggestions for easy foods, snacks, and drinks I could have my husband pick up for me to keep in the bedroom while I recover postpartum.
Next week, on October 28th, I’m being induced and will finally get to meet our little boy! My doctor has told me that I’ll need to be on bed rest for a few weeks, only getting out of bed to use the bathroom. I want to make sure I have things available to eat and drink throughout the day, especially when my husband isn’t home and I get hungry.
We have a mini fridge in our bedroom, so I’m looking for easy snacks, drinks, and simple foods that I can keep nearby and eat without having to get out of bed or do much preparation.
If anyone has any recommendations for postpartum-friendly snacks, easy meals, or drinks that would be good to have on hand during recovery, I’d really appreciate it! I want to be as prepared as possible before our little man arrives so I can focus on healing and spending time with him. Thank you!