Community Posts, Tips & Support on Childcare & Education

Im feeling a little guilty about starting a full time job. My son just turned 2 and im a single mom, dad lives states away. My hours would be monday-Friday 8-5. I just graduated a few months ago and can make pretty good money in my field but I'm worried about giving up this time with my son. I live with my parents a...

Anyone homeschool? My oldest isn’t old enough for pre-k yet but I’ve been looking into homeschooling. I know it differs state to state. Anyone have any tips? How did you know this was what you wanted to do? Are you doing it k-12? Was your partner okay with it? If not how did you persuade them into homeschooling your...

Hi! My husband, baby and I are moving to the Dallas area. My baby is only a year old, so they will not be in school for a while..but we want to pick an area to live that has good schools for them. We were looking in the Forney, Heath, and Balch Springs area. We were leaning towards Forney..but the school ratings are...

Can anyone recommend a cafe/place in Bristol north that would be baby friendly and able to accommodate a large group of mums, babies and prams?

Just had my parents and brother over for a little cake smash and present opening! Can’t believe we made it to one!!! So proud of all of us and so thankful for this group, all of your guys advice and support truly helped get me through the first year ❤️❤️🎉

I’m about to start a job from home, my baby is 4 months old, how do you guys manage to entertain baby while working?

Hi, I’m a little confused about nursery starts, so I read up somewhere that when they turn 2 their entitled to 15 free hours, even if your on benefits, I don’t currently work due to health issues I’m on universal credit and high rate PIP, I have tried looking into this online to apply for the 15 free hours but I don...

As you only get £500 help per quarter, can anyone tell me how you work out your last quarter if dont have enough allowance left to cover the 20% off. I'm looking at changing jobs which is better for when LO starts school, but means we would need more childcare at the moment

Hi! Just wanted any insights on daycare fees. My LO just started a couple of days ago & the daycare fees posted on their parents manual was about $400 bi-weekly. Our first payment was charged last Friday & it was about almost $700 so I'm a bit confused. They charged us on a Friday evening so hadn't had the chance t...

Anyone know if the Alphabet House nursery in East Ham is good or any other nearby nurseries that are decent?

Recently moved house and finally sorting out my little boys room. Has anyone else LO got a dinosaur themed nursery? I need help with inspiration and ideas if anyone could throw in some pictures😫

I’m so undecided on which to choose for my little boy. Can anyone give there experience with both please? Pros cons etc thanks ☺️

What are peoples experiences with nurseries? My LO is due to start some settling in sessions the end of October when he’ll be 10 1/2 months old. We liked the nursery when we went to visit but I’ve become so anxious to send him there! He has some separation anxiety and I’m so nervous he’ll just scream there and ha...

Looking for mama friends !!! 💕

Hello, I’m looking for a trustworthy night nanny in central London - anyone has had a good experience with someone they would recommend? Thank you!

Hi i am thinking about doing uni from home I get universal credit for me and my daughter does anyone know if I’d still get that or how it works? I am planning on going with open uni I don’t know if you can get student loan with them

I’m homeschooling my 4 year old, and I know the biggest concern with homeschooling is social skills. Are there any other moms that are looking for plan date buddies? Also was wondering if anyone had any tips on getting them outside besides the park and museums? Trying to figure out the best style of curriculum that ...

I've never considered putting my little girl to nursery but circumstances changed so we booked some open days, but I don't really know what kind of questions I can ask. I'm trying to raise my kids in a Montessori methods way(?) and I'm not too sure how to ask them without being too much 😅 Any advice? 🙏🏼x

Hey, is anybody aware of services available to kids with general delays under the age of three? My kids was just kicked out of another daycare and he really needs 1:1 time with a professional every day.

When are you planning on putting your LO in preschool.