Community Posts, Tips & Support on Childcare & Education

I have never used fast track for my child before. Has anyone applied to fast track for their childs passport? If so how long did it take to arrive?

hi mums please don’t judge I’m a single mum struggling with mental health. does anyone get free childcare not working? I used to work full time before my son.

Would/do you send your child to a Montessori school? I'd love to hear any feedback on this type of school. Thank you!

Can anyone recommend a nursery please. We will be moving to wellington so near there or Lawley/the rock is helpful too. Thank you

Hey all!! I'm thinking about sending my 3 year old son to the Montessori school that happens to be in our neighborhood. I'm looking for parents or a teacher with experience with Montessori schools. Does your child like it? Are they on track with other kids their age who go to a traditional school? Anything in partic...

does anyone know any babysitter app that is genuine? thanks

Hey ladies! Could anyone please recommend a Moses Basket to keep in the Living Room? I don’t know anyone with little ones so I don’t know where to start… Baby girl due beginning of July. I had such a great response on my Next To Me Crib post so looking for some ideas. 🩷 Thank you 🩷

I would really love to hear your experiences so far for those whose baby has started nursery. how are you finding the transition? How's your baby coping with nursery? How many days are they doing at nursery? How are they doing with solids and naps at nursery? I don't go back to work until August but I'm considerin...

Nursery/playgroup tour for my little one she will be doing 10-3pm. What sorts of questions would you ask ?

Hi girls, I had my son through IVF and if anyone has any ideas for bedroom theme for IVF baby, please give suggestions. He’s our little miracle and I would like his room to resemble something similar to what I had to go through to have him💙

I know it’s each to their own but one comment I got was Omg she’s still so young nooo how can she start school she’s way too young she should be 5 and it threw me off abit :/ am I making a mistake I thought this is when they are suppose to start reception lol

Where do people have baby gates? Do you have one at the top of the stairs?

Is it just me or has the 15hr average wage changed for working parents childcare

Is anybody else dreading nursery fees? Even with the funded hours in September the bill is approx £500 per month 😩 I just don’t get how it’s feasible. Feeling very grateful that we now get the funding because WOW if we didn’t I wouldn’t know what we would do. Sad because it makes a second baby so unaffordable!

This might sound stupid but what actually happens before your child starts primary school. Do they just get their place then show up in September or will the school contact parents with extra info, starting dates etc? Lol I’m such a first time mum!

I have been considering this. Does antenna know if a playful kid would be a good fit. My child is on the happy and playful side, but I wonder if there is anyone who knows about how a kindergartner in Catholic school is expected to act. I was considering public school but we only have 1 and it is not the best sett...

He needs ignorant people, but there must be more to it...

But… I don’t want to send my kids to daycare. I tried WFH but honestly it was so stressful I ended up in the hospital. I love raising my kids but I miss going to work some days.

What are you guys doing for childcare

I’ve thrown out my back and can barely move (likely from hauling my kids around…). I can’t bend over and pick anything up at all. I’m the primary caregiver to a three year old and 7 month old. Fortunately it’s happened on a Friday and my husband can help with the kids all weekend, but I’m worried about what happens...