Community Posts, Tips & Support on Parenting

So I am really struggling at the moment like don’t get me wrong I love my baby too pieces but I feel like I’m not getting that mum connection that I should be getting cause all he does is sleep and I’m not sure how to talk to him or what to do still, I’m also having trouble with feeding like I want to breast feed bu...

Correct me if I’m wrong but what I know is that ALL 3yr olds are eligible for 15hrs free regardless of family situations. My son turned 3 on 2nd of April and he’s had induction last week and this week he attended nursery on Tuesday. They called me today saying he’s not eligible?? They said the same thing in January ...

I don’t know whether this is one of those times to go with my gut or I’ll feel this way regardless because of motherhood. I had a nursery picked out but they have fobbed me off for 9 months. So I picked a nursery for the interim. It’s not the one I wanted but it’s okay. So I don’t know if I feel this way because ...

My sister in law has just broken up with her husband, after 15 years together. She has moved in to her mother's house. Her ex (before husband)has moved into her mother's house was originally to house sit, and I don't trust him. He is sly wiggled his way in no need to hoise sit anymore, and I don't trust him or his i...

I am embarrassed to say that it has taken me almost 6 years to really realize how my husband treats me is emotional abuse and I’m finally feeling ready to leave but I am honestly scared of him and how he will react. He is very vindictive, stubborn and vengeful despite also being a hard worker and meaning to be lovin...

Yesterday I was picking my son up from nursery as I’m in the buggy bay taking my youngest out the pram to go upstairs a staff member approached me and started discussing my son in front of another mum. He then pulled me up on a few scratches my boy has on his leg where he’s itched himself and said looks like cat scr...

Incognito because family drama. Despite all that’s going on, I’m happy I married my husband. He stayed up on baby duty and let me crash for the night as he works full time and I’ve taken time off due to family drama to care for everyone and appointments. Our kids are 7, 9, and 12 but we’ve found ourself currently r...

So I started doordashing yesterday morning, today I did it as well and came back later than usual now he’s accusing me of hating him and not wanting to be around him ???? I told him before hand I had a goal to make and I didn’t realize my last dash was so far away. Then he started saying that why did I make a lot ye...

He always tries to go really hard. Especially from the back and I end up going flat or saying stop. He always stops but I feel bad because I know it does upset him that I can’t do what he wants or needs. I try so hard to stay up but before him I was only with one other guy and full disclosure he was a lot smaller th...

My husband ever since I’ve met him is constantly naked. The second we get home he takes all his clothes off 🤣 he says that’s how he’s most comfortable.

My partner had been so different since twins. Obviously to be expected but, he’s angry with me shouts at me. But he can then be so lovely and caring and supportive when I’m feeling a certain way about myself. He has this flat at work and he’s left 3 times now. (Since the babies) this third time seeming to be final. ...

BD and I have been rocky for most of our 4year relationship-mostly because he thinks I’m argumentative and lacking femininity as soon as I ask him to stop calling me names or I try to leave when he throws things or acts aggressively. Everything is always my fault and that justifies all of his abusive. Finally starte...

My partner’s cousin has invited us and all his families/relatives to bowling to introduce to his fiancé’s family on Saturday. My partner is adamant on taking our 5 weeks old (6 weeks on Saturday)to the bowling place. I am not eager on taking her with us since 1. it’s indoors where there’ll be many different people ...

My husband and I have been married for 11 months together for 3 years. I recently decided that I want to get a divorce due to his additions and controlling behavior. He, on the other hand, wants to separate and revisit us in the future. I told him that would be pointless that we should just go our separate ways but ...

I feel bad for even posting this. Not even sure what I think I will get out of it to be honest. I have a little girl who is 4 months old, she is the light of my life but lately I feel as if I’m doing everything on my own. I am on maternity leave until October and my partner is currently working. He also has issues...

My daughters clingy but worse on other days..when my partner gets home she still would rather me than him. I wait all day for help then she just wants me to do everything not him. Its so mentally challenging having a toddler constantly clinging to ur leg & always wanting to be carried or picked up If i dont pick her...

My LO had her settle in session today at nursery. I stayed for most of it but towards the end, they took her out to play. It was for around 20 minutes, and she cried hysterically for all of it. When they eventually handed her back to me, she was absolutely exhausted. Since we returned home, she’s been really clingy ...

So currently having a disagreement with another single mum. She claims she works 37.5 hours a week with a 3year old and 12 year old. And 4 days a week she works from home with her 3 year old and another 3 year old she looks after. I have a 3 year old and I know other mums of 3 year olds and they are none stop can’t ...

Anyone else absolutely fucking sick of cleaning and tidying everyday for it just be a shit tip again a couple of hours later 😭 I used to really make the most of cleaning in my sons nap time but the older he’s getting the harder it’s getting and I need nap time to just chill 🤣 I would 1000% have a cleaner if I could…

Apologies in advance this is a long winded post… I’m currently 6 weeks pp and really starting to question my relationship with my partner. Currently we are renting and we are halving the bills equally, £500 each, however after paying rent and my own bills it’s leaving me with £90 a month for “myself” which by all ...