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Why More Schools Are Switching to a 4 Day School Week: And What It Means for Parents

Why More Schools Are Switching to a 4 Day School Week: And What It Means for Parents

By Tassia O'Callaghan
What Is an Almond Mom? Why It’s a Problem & How to Break the Cycle

What Is an Almond Mom? Why It’s a Problem & How to Break the Cycle

By Tassia O'Callaghan
150 Quotes About Family That Hit Different

150 Quotes About Family That Hit Different

By Tassia O'Callaghan
What are the Best Potty Training Toilets? Tips from the Expert

What are the Best Potty Training Toilets? Tips from the Expert

By Allison Jandu
How Long Does Potty Training Take?

How Long Does Potty Training Take?

By Katie Mill
How to Reduce Food Waste at Home: 7 Easy Tips for Practical Moms

How to Reduce Food Waste at Home: 7 Easy Tips for Practical Moms

By Tassia O'Callaghan
The Juggle: Childcare Options for Working Parents

The Juggle: Childcare Options for Working Parents

By Tassia Agatowski
The Savings: How to Get the Most Out of Your Childcare Budget

The Savings: How to Get the Most Out of Your Childcare Budget

By Tassia Agatowski
The Benefits of Childcare for Working Parents (& Kids!)

The Benefits of Childcare for Working Parents (& Kids!)

By Tassia Agatowski
Signs of Potty Training Readiness (& Signs They’re Not)

Signs of Potty Training Readiness (& Signs They’re Not)

By Allison Jandu
What to Do About Potty Training Regression: Your Essential Guide

What to Do About Potty Training Regression: Your Essential Guide

By Allison Jandu
Things to Do in Cincinnati with Kids

Things to Do in Cincinnati with Kids

By Taylor Terry
Safe Family Photo Sharing: Tips & Tools for Peace of Mind

Safe Family Photo Sharing: Tips & Tools for Peace of Mind

By Tassia Agatowski
7 Fun Things to Do in Miami with Kids

7 Fun Things to Do in Miami with Kids

By Ailin Muniz
The Best Parenting Books for Raising Confident, Caring Kids

The Best Parenting Books for Raising Confident, Caring Kids

By Keshia Sophia Roelofs
7 Essential Social Skills for Kids and Fun Ways to Build Them

7 Essential Social Skills for Kids and Fun Ways to Build Them

By Keshia Sophia Roelofs
The 6 Parenting Styles Every Parent Should Know

The 6 Parenting Styles Every Parent Should Know

By Keshia Sophia Roelofs
Parenting Stress: 14 Essential Tips to Cope and Thrive

Parenting Stress: 14 Essential Tips to Cope and Thrive

By Keshia Sophia Roelofs
How to Talk to Kids About Juneteenth in 2024: 12 Ways to Celebrate

How to Talk to Kids About Juneteenth in 2024: 12 Ways to Celebrate

By Tassia Agatowski
Toddler Behavior Charts: Helpful Tool or Waste of Time?

Toddler Behavior Charts: Helpful Tool or Waste of Time?

By Tassia Agatowski

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So me and my husband have just got into an arguement on the phone. I’m due my baby in 4 weeks and he’s said the girls at work said to make sure he brings the baby in while he’s off for them to see. I said yeah I bet, that’s not happening he will be less than two weeks old. I’ve never met these girls but my biggest...

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today my partner called me abusive

i actually cant get over it. he called me abusive because i have shouted at my toddler when im at my complete & utter wits end. he says im difficult to live with. very difficult & if i shout again i can move out! i am apparently not allowed to show or have any negative emotion ever. i dont know what to do except l...

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too little or just right?? (photo in comments)

i always get panicked when doing my sons lunch for nursery. i work at his nursery, and yet still i have a fear of being judged. for reference, he is a 3 year old boy. does this lunch look okay? or is it not enough? if i add crisps, that fills it out more but i don’t like to add crisps all the time. so ive packed a p...

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MIL

If your MIL was overstepping boundaries regarding care of your baby (such as doing things without asking, ignoring my opinions etc), and then said that you "made the mistake of many daughter in laws by trying to compete with their mother in law for their husband's attention", would you be able to move forward in ter...

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I’m about to quit my job

I’ve got 5 kids youngest is 9 months oldest is 10!! I work full time (remote from home) in sales, I have targets. I’m done I can’t do this it’s too much. I am tired of constantly apologising for taking longer breaks and needing time off at last min notice. My kids are currently unwell so it’s been a lot of back and ...

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Mum Guilt 😕

LB is one month old today and I’m feeling incredibly guilty😣 FTM and not really sure what I should be doing to aid his development. I feel like I’m setting him up for failure.. I try to do tummy time every day and he spends time on a play mat during his awake periods but not really sure he can actually see…

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How to tell Parents/In laws?

So i am 20 and so is my partner, we are both so scared to tell our parents as they’re older parents and we just know they’re going to react negatively (well we’re pretty sure). How did everyone tell there parents!! Even tho we’re both 20 we still feel terrified as if we’re 16 (which is also completely fine just we f...

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In laws

What is something an in-law said to you when you were pregnant or postpartum that really changed how you looked at them? Good or bad.

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Breakfast

Has anyone got any breakfast ideas for a 7 month old? I’m running out of ideas and am still half asleep in the mornings 😂

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My bestfriends son is unbearable

He's almost four and it's dreadful. Never takes no for an answer, never listens, no respect at all, hits, kicks, bites, shoves, throws things, horrible at school. Including getting sent home several times. He'll just laugh and say nah nah nah nah boo boo when he does bad stuff. Comes to my house and messes with ever...

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