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What to Know About Childhood Sleepwalking

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Recent discussions

How do YOU maintain stress-free school day mornings?

With school starting back up next week it got me thinking into ways I could make mornings easier. I already went ahead and implemented the daily “outfit/uniform” organization to make life easier for my kids to dress themselves each morning and we have a designated shoe rack near the door. Interested to hear from other moms what they do to make their mornings stress-free without having to repeat themselves, nag, beg, bargain, negotiate, etc.

What tips would you share to help other moms out? Let’s share the knowledge instead of having to pay money towards some “Master Class” lol

At what point in a new job do u discuss flexible working or school runs?

What has worked for you?

NICU Babies

Those who have had NICU babies what were you essentials for mum and baby?

Nursery Funding

Hello!
Our little one was born in January 2026 & I have secured a place for him starting March 2027 which is 2 weeks after I start back at work. I know that I'll be eligible to claim 22 hours a week free, but I'm confused about when to apply for the funding.

The nursery said to do it before Dec 31st. Do I just do it when he turns 9 months? I'm assuming that that would mean that he would get the funding for term starting in the new year even though he'll only be doing his practice days & then starting March & then I'll have to apply again for that next term.

Is this right? I've just heard of so many people getting caught out by when to apply & ending up with big nursery bills for the first couple of months because they applied late

Nursery day care

When is everyone planning to send theirs. I'm thinking of going back to work when LG is around 18m which is when my first went. But he hated it, he was thriving when he went around 26 months. But I really want to go back to work. Any suggestions?

Babysitters

What is the going rate for babysitters these days? I have no idea. I have to work on a minor upcoming holiday. My child’s preschool is closed. I was thinking like $150 for the whole 8 hour day. Is that too much or too little?

Hampton centre

Hi guys, so I’ve got my midwife appointment at the Hampton children’s centre, does anyone know where this is, it looks like it’s a nursery but I’m not sure? Thank you

New School Year

Anyone nervous or excited for the new year coming up? This is gonna be first time my son will be away from me for a few hours, he’s been with me since day one. I’m hoping he enjoys school. What grade is your kids going into? Mine is starting Headstart! He missed the cut off because of his birthday. He will be 5 in October.

Child care cost UK

4 days a week, 1 child is around £1500.

With 30 hours government assistance for working parents. We pay £850.

I couldn't figure out why for the past year I have felt broke all the time.

It just hit me today, it's these darn nursery fees.

If you work a 9 to 5 and send your kid to nursery in the UK are your feed similar or am I over paying?

It's crazy to think you go to work, to pay for someone to look after your child.

When should I register my child for primary school in Scotland?

He is 3 and a half, 4 in February I’m a bit unsure when he needs to be registered for school even if he is doing another year in nursery if I feel he isn’t ready for school? Tia xx

Hi, any homeschooling moms from Northern NJ?

Next month will be my first time homeschooling my 8yr old 👦 and 10yr old 👧. We are in Morris County, NJ. Looking to connect with others.

Nursery outings

Those with babies in nursery. How often are they offered a walk or trip out whilst in nursery please? When my husband and I were choosing a nursery for us it was important they offered outings or walks as we don’t like the idea of our son indoors all the time. We were told they do however he’s been there 9 weeks and not gone out once. The 2 days he isn’t in they’re going out. I raised it the other week but I’m not sure whether to mention it again as it seems so unfair. The nursery has a small yard but only goes out for a short time each day

School shoes

Clarks, kickers or start rite? I can’t decide which shoes to go for 👀does anyone have any idea which ones are better. Thank you!

Childminder vs Nursery

My baby is 8 months and currently we do have a place at a nursery and one on hold with a childminder.

The nursery is a bit further about 20 mins from my home and can only do 3 days a week there and can’t start until mid April.

The childminder is 10 minutes from home and she has 2 other workers there with her. She has availability for all week and he can start in January.

I won’t require all week as I’m only going back for 3 days but debating whether to put him in for 4 days so I have a day to be able to do housework etc.

Have others gone with either and how have you found it?

Big school vs small school

With school choices coming up what is everyone opting for for their children (if they have the option), and what are your reasons?

I went to a tiny school myself and would like our daughter to go to a small village school and my partner went to a bigger town school and would like our daughter to go there!

Is anyone on here studying, and it's was worth it?

I and thinking about going to UNi, but I'm not sure I'm it's worth it.I would need to get a maintenance loan, and I m not sure if it's worth it..I also worry about my abilities to study(English is mu sound language) but i do want to improve my qualifications and chances to get a better job.

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