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Nesting/nursery organisation

Anyone who's already done it have any top tips one where the best place is to buy affordable storage e.g drawer organisers, storage boxes etc. Don't want a wasted trip or to spend a fortune!

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Nursery

What did you do when you have one child at nursery but you just had another baby.. Did you take your child out of nursery when you were on mat leave

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Sunbury schools

Hey Mummas does anyone know much about the public primary schools in Sunbury? Both in terms of sending children there and working there as a teacher? Thanks x

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Ways to make extra money?

Not really baby related! I have a credit card that my husband does not know about, we have just resorted our finances which means I am struggling to pay off the card without him noticing the money going from our joint account. It is for £6700! 😞 I would love some ideas on ways to make extra money that I could…

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Daycare

If y’all know of any affordable daycares in North Dallas please list them. TIA

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Nursing school / programs

Hi Mamas! I’m looking into nursing programs in Philly/ Delco county. Does anyone recommend any school? Looking to get my ADN then RN . Any 2 year nursing programs?

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15 hours funded nursery

Hi all my daughter started nursery this month she gets the funded 15 hours , but since actually starting the nursery we chose I realised it’s not for us and I would like to change her to another one has anyone who receives the free hours and has done this know how easy or hard this is to do? I only wonder because th...

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Change in behaviour since starting school?

Has anybody else’s children been showing different behaviours since starting school a few weeks back? My son (4years) seems like a different child. He won’t engage with his classmates, says no to every activity offered including out of school activities like football on a Saturday and is so naughty at home too. Fee...

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Sign this petition to save Ealing children's centres

https://chng.it/zXGtTkPHB7

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Childcare hours

I know this has probably been asked a thousand times but trying to work it out online is frying my brain. I can’t apply for 9month code yet as still on parental leave until the week LO starts nursery, so not much clearer. So, just realised the hours start the term after baby turns 9 months. My LO was 9 months on 30...

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Safeguarding training

Hello! Is anyone a safeguarding officer for a school? If so, how did you get into it? For example, qualifications course etc! Thank you xx

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Childminding!

Hi I’m thinking of setting up my own childminding business … does anyone know how much childminders (pref in the north east) get monthly on average or does anyone know a childminder and how much they get? Thanks!

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Nursery decor

Anyone have any recommendations for cute nursery decor? Like, websites, Instagram accounts, etc. Thanks!

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What age were your kids when you put them in daycare full time? Do you regret it?

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...

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Homeschooling?

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...

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Schools in Dallas Area

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...

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Recommendations needed!

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?

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First rodeo!

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 ❤️❤️🎉

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Tips

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?

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Nursery

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...

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