Articles & Expert Guides on Toddler & Child

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The Juggle: Childcare Options for Working Parents

The Juggle: Childcare Options for Working Parents

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

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

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
Bedwetting in Kids: Causes & What to Do

Bedwetting in Kids: Causes & What to Do

By Allison Jandu
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
5 Things to Do in Orlando with Kids

5 Things to Do in Orlando with Kids

By Gabby Brown
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 Car Seats: All You Need to Know

Toddler Car Seats: All You Need to Know

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

Toddler Behavior Charts: Helpful Tool or Waste of Time?

By Tassia Agatowski
Top 10 Tips for the First Day of Preschool

Top 10 Tips for the First Day of Preschool

By Tassia O'Callaghan
32 Preschool Activities to Keep Your Toddler Busy for Hours

32 Preschool Activities to Keep Your Toddler Busy for Hours

By Tassia Agatowski
How is Permissive Parenting Shaping Your Child’s Behavior?

How is Permissive Parenting Shaping Your Child’s Behavior?

By Keshia Sophia Roelofs

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I have been with this man for 7 years and change. Occasionally I meet the other guy but very very rarely. Since telling him I was pregnant I’ve seen him some. Since the babies came he has shown himself some more. Lately it’s nightly I have to deal with the other and I’m quite literally scared of him. I know he will ...

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7 m/o bit at nursery

My 7 month old was bit at nursery today, the mark is quite bad and they said they had to apply ice. Am I within my rights to complain? I appreciate that accidents will happen and I don’t want to appear to be an over the top first time mum but I was under the impression she would be supervised the whole time at her a...

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FEEDING

I am formulae feeding my little one with Aptamil,she is supposed to eat every 2 to 3 hrs . I haven’t been able to take her out because the preparations guide says it must be boiled water. I am confused because what if she gets hungry outside?? Also do I have to throw away every feed after one hr of making it if s...

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How are you keeping your 4/5 month old entertained?

My almost 5 month old has 30 min naps and 2 hr wake windows 🙈 I'm struggling to keep him entertained in the wake windows - anyone have some ideas / tips? we currently use playmat, books, walk, you tube nursery rhythms, tummy time. But running low on ideas haha

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Bad habit what do I do :(

Started a bad habit 😞 Son is 16 months - at 12/13 months we started turning on the TV to feed him! Because he started rejecting meals, no interest in food, meal time wars and because he has always been small and low weight ( premie ) my concern was get food in belly! So now I don’t know how to reverse this I…

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Rant

My sweet angel is only 2 weeks old and he isn’t a difficult baby at all. I had an emergency c section and I’ve had a touch recovery so far my man bin taking care of me and our newborn to his best ability and he done great don’t get wrong. I however just feel useless, I don’t get up at night unless I need to pump or ...

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Is it my baby or should I slow down

My baby is 8 months and I’ve started to give him Aldi melt in the mouth crisps for texture and new tastes. I posted the other day that he choked on one so didn’t give him any crisps till today where I gave him a rice cake and something similar happened again but I just managed to caught it in time so he didn’t fully...

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Dentist appointment?

When do babies need there first dentist appointment? My baby is 9months 3 days old and has two top teeth and two bottom teeth also two coming out at sides. Should I register her now? thanks 🙏 x

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Finger food ideas

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Can I give my baby a crumpet cut up for lunch?

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