Childcare & Education

Can anyone help me with putting my son on with a schedule what are some tips on starting a first schedule?

Hi everyone, I was wondering if there are any childminders in this group, or perhaps parents whose children attend a childminder, who could share their experiences and thoughts on this. We’ve been sending our daughter to a childminder for about a year now, starting when she was just under 2 years old. Since Septem...

I keep seeing on tik tok that everyone makes nurses baskets? Is this a thing now? I don’t have the budget for it honestly but I don’t want them to look down at me because I’m the only mom who didn’t bring them anything???

Hey, I’m really struggling with searching for a childminder (childminder is my preference over nursery). One I looked at today felt very much like they were trying to be a nursery and they don’t go out and about and is about 15mins in the wrong direction for work. Another that I looked out earlier in the week was a...

Any good charity shops for kids toys/books in the Greater Manchester area?

I’m just wondering if people can tell me their current childcare arrangements between the primary parent and the other parent? My child’s father has gone from seeing my child all the time to only wanting her for one whole weekend every two weeks. This can’t be normal? Oh he did mention the other week that he hated ...

How are you guys without family getting babysitters ? I’m in the UK, Manchester and don’t have anyone nearby. I’ve been thinking about hiring babysitters but I don’t trust anyone. Is there any sort of childcare like a nursery for kids as young as 3 months old? I only need an hour or 2 max. Like emergency childcare I...

Hi, I’m a first time mom who’s been curious about infant care around Houston! I’ve looked at only one option which was crème de la crème, but they did not offer partime care. I’m one of those extra moms who’s going out of their way to teach their baby sign language, doing daily activities to improve skills etc. A...

Hey guys! So my son is 5 months and I am needing to work more and my family can’t help out as much anymore, has anyone had any luck with govt childcare? I applied for the Early Headstart program but i barely make the cut and it could take up to a year bc of the waitlist. Is there any other programs you guys have ...

Moms I need some help! My son is 9 years old and in the 4th grade and he is struggling with reading and writing. He is generally great in math however they are now getting into word problems which is bringing a decline in grades. I am struggling because I have always loved reading but my oldest would rather look a...

If you have no family nearby, how do you go about finding a nanny for emergencies and/or sporadic needs? I have seen ads from agencies but am finding it hard to trust them.

I don’t even go until June but time is going so fast… I love my life away from work. Going back to work won’t be a break as I’m a teacher… I would step down to a lower paying job but then nursery fees would eat up all my salary so might as well stay at home 🤣😅

Looking for a new changing bag and nursery bag for my girl. Doesn’t have to be girly. Not sure on how big should a nursery bag be, she will be going nursery 2-3 mornings a week. My current changing bag is a bit of a nightmare, so looking for something more functional, practical, easy to carry and spacious.

Talking about when both parents work full time. How do you guys feel , do you feel forced to do more than your fair share?

My boy starts nursery on Monday. My parents have been our childcare up to this point. Any tips for helping him settle in? I will also be 39 weeks pregnant 😬

Just wondering if in the UK, nursery for 2 year olds have free hours even if I don’t work?? I’ve looked online and it doesn’t really mention non working parent, just working parents.