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Nanny logistics

Hello fellow moms! I recently returned to work after my maternity leave , but now I find myself facing an unexpected situation. My nanny has approached me about a pay increase. While I understand her perspective, it couldn't have come at a more challenging time for me. 😫 To navigate this situation effectively, I…

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Salaam. I had a question regarding naming the child

Can we name the chllds SURNAME by the fathers FIRST name?

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Daycare

Can anyone recommend a good daycare that accepts ACS vouchers?

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Dating as a single mom: Need advice!

So I’m a single mom to a 3 year old. As it is, I don’t get a lot of time to put towards dating, which is fine since I am pretty picky and don’t find to many guys I’m actually excited about. But recently I started talking to someone who lives in Austin. He was visiting here and that’s how we connected. He is willing ...

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Sciatica

Any suggestions to help with sciatic pain?? Would a back brace help? If yes any recommendations?? I’m a daycare worker so I’m constantly picking up 10-40 lb kids

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Daycare

Does anyone know if any daycare centers in the Inglewood, hawthrone, gardena orncuover city area

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Nannies in the area?

Hi all! New to the app and a first time mom to a 9.5 week old. Does anyone have a nanny contact they love? Or have a suggestion on where to find one? I have a daycare spot lined up for august but I go back to work in July and would prefer a nanny. Thank you!

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Babysitter

Hi! Just wondering if anyone has any reliable babysitters in the Glen Ellyn area they are able to recommend! Thanks!

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A sister for William

Would love to hear girl name suggestions. She will have an older brother called William. Ideally nothing with the letter T in. Live in the UK and like more traditional.

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Books that might help? Advice?

My child was recently diagnosed with ASD, he was previously diagnosed with ADHD as well. We currently go to therapy together and have started seeing a behavior specialist through the same services. My child has been suspended from his kindergarten class multiple times throughout the year and has had to stay in the ...

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Occasional babysitter for date nights

Hello, Anyone know of a great experienced baby sitter in the Mountain View/ Sunnyvale area? I’m a mom of 2 now ages 3 years and 11 weeks. Just looking for a trusted/experienced babysitter for date nights and or mommy me time 💆🏾‍♀️. Thanks 😊

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Pregnant 5m pp

Anyone else in the same boat? 😭 I have no idea what I want to even do I’m so scared and disappointed in myself, Ik it’s triggering to some but I’m contemplating abortion (ofc I’ll have to talk about it with my husband) bc I’m 21 with a 5m old alr and I just got a really good job I’ve been in school trying to pursue…

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Montessori Toys

Where is everyone buying these about? I can’t seem to find any of these types of toys in shops near.

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Niece kicked out of school - age 11

Can anyone please help me - my niece has been kicked out of school because of her behaviour and kicked out of her previous school. She lasted 2 days in the new one😞nobody has been in touch with my sister and she’s not sure what she needs to be doing. Can anyone please advise? My niece is literally lying in bed all…

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Daycare

Working moms - do you wake your baby up to take them to daycare? My girl likes to sleep until 9:30 but I have to wake her around 6 and feel terrible

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Baby Boy Namrs

Looking for a unique, not commonly used, but strong boy name. Not a fan of any names that can be used for pets! Please help 🤍

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