Community Posts, Tips & Support on Toddler & Child

My 3 month old has gotten super fussy lately. Every time my husband tries to feed him or put him to sleep, he just starts crying nonstop. He was fine before but this started about two weeks ago. He’ll be happy with my husband for a little bit but as soon as he gives him the bottle, it’s like all hell breaks loose. I...

Anybody else struggle during the week feeling isolated but ok when partners are home on the weekend? We moved over a year ago and the community hasn’t been super warm so we have struggled to make friends. I have no family in a 1200 mile radius and our friends are about 45 mins away. What are other moms doing to com...

Hey guys, my 14mo refuses to even try new foods. I’m trying to get her to eat more veggies but I’m struggling to figure out how without forcing it in her mouth. Has anyone gone through this? What did you guys do? Plzzzz help😭 My dad said I should use his method, which was “pao pao” ..

I feel so guilty for not doing more with my son and taking him to parks, kids museums and stuff. I’m 26 weeks pregnant and just exhausted throughout the day. What are some fun/ easy things we can do at home?

At my son’s various growth spurts, he’s been more prone to refusing food. This current growth spurt right at the 8 month mark is definitely the worst. He usually has a big appetite but now he’s refusing milk at times and almost all solids. Before I could feed him about an average of 6 oz of solids daily. Now, he’s o...

Currently looking for a primary school and booking onto tours etc. What were your main points to look for in a good school? Did you have a list? This is brand new to me and I’m lost with what I’m looking for 😳

This man is phenomenal. He is tad annoying at times lol most times, but he is soft, tender, and very giving. He made a stay at mom since the beginning of my pregnancy, being that we had a miscarriage a few years back because of the stress at surrounding work. Since that time, I've not lacked anything. My wants ,n...

I’ve recently started driving again and nervous about it anyway but to top it off my little boy HATES being in the car, especially in the back by himself. Usually it’s my husband driving so when he starts playing up I just jump in the back. I’ve only done short journeys driving on my own with him so it’s not been t...

Many, many people are shocked at how well I usually keep the house with 2.5 kids - 9, 4 and 1. I have a part time SE job myself. I do EVERYTHING CARE WISE with the kids. He does absolutely nothing but play fight with them here and there, offer treats and days out etc. occasionally plays instruments with them. Gets u...

Having spent a bit of a fortune on snacks…. please give me any ideas of enjoyable toddler homemade snacks that I can start to make - ideally including ones that I can easily take out and about. It’ll be hard to leave the commercial ones behind…. but I need to try!

Any advice on moving your family out of state to better your self and your family.. I am terrified to leave my mom, dad, siblings… all of that. How do I cope with leaving? Nothing is here except my family. Do I do what’s best for the family I am creating? This is been an internal battle for a while now and don’t kn...

Looking for some ideas for 7 month old to eat at lunch. Im trying to do BLW during lunchtime just because were out and about often in the afternoons so its just more realistic for her to eat more of finger foods instead of hot meals for lunch. Has got the hang of picking up and bringing up to the mouth but is strugg...

We’ve been to several 1 year old parties recently and it’s now my boys turn. Every party we go to we get a party bag but they’re almost always pretty crap and the toys end up in the bin. I’d like to give nice gifts that’s don’t cost the earth. I need to give 6 children bags, does anyone have any ideas on what I coul...

Do you think its ok to get a 4 year old some makeup? Just for playing but proper makeup.

I have just applied for childcare costs to get 85% back Will this be on top of my usual universal credit? TIA

Anyone else sometimes really struggle to think of a lunch 😂 I don’t always want to give sandwiches but I also need a really quick and easy lunch.

Hello, this is so embarrassing and disgusting but my son has started eating his poop, he was diagnosed with moderate autism, so no way of making him understand that what he is doing isn’t right since he does not understand us. Anyone else go through this struggle or just me ?

I am extrovert and my spouse is complete introvert. He wouldn’t make any effort to have social circle, even if I bring my friends he will find an excuse and will not stay there. I am finding it too hard without people, and people of my age are all married and have kids. I feel terrible to go just with kids, and in ...

How do you start? Do you just remove the nappy one day and that’s it or ask them to go on a potty a few times a day?

I have to return to work so I’ll need to find a daycare for my son who is almost 18m. I have 2 recommended to me by my sons fathers friends, since I’m new to this I wanted to ask about any things you guys wish you inquired about before making your final decision!