Community Posts, Tips & Support on Toddler & Child

Your 3yr old hits you with a toy. Would it be a justified reaction to take that toy and throw it?

Looking for dinner ideas for my 5 year old. He won't eat veggies, pasta, meat, beans or rice.

My baby has always been able to play alone while I clean the house & he’s always been able to put himself to sleep at nap time. He recently was teething and they’ve come through now so as of the last week and a half he’s been all good in that aspect but ever since he teethed, I cannot leave the room or let him fall...

Anyone’s toddler in swim lessons? Last spring/summer we did swim lessons where I would go with her. So it was a parent included class. Last week she started her toddler class and I don’t go in the water with her anymore. Last week and tonight she has cried for me the whole 30 minutes of class and it’s so heartbreaki...

What early age is it ok to travel with a LO? Is 6-8 weeks too young for 6-8 hours flight especially if LO has not had some appointments yet

My two year old broke his leg and the doctor said he has to stay off it for 6 weeks it's been 5 days and he's already trying to get up and run around. We've tried sensory buckets and go on walks but he's not getting enough energy out any advice on what I can do to help him get some energy out while he's not aloud to...

Please no judgement as I feel guilty for even writing this and for feeling this way! I have 2 LB one 7 and one nearly 3 - 3 year old has chronic Eczema and allergies which are not under control by any means! We are under allergy and dermatology consultants but it’s like pulling teeth with them at the moment! He scre...

A new mum to two girls, 2 yr old and a 4 day bubba. My partner is back to work next week as we can’t afford him not to be sadly. I have my mum around but any advice on staying sane and coping with the days with two on your own?? Feeling anxious about it all currently!!!

So my stepson (7) loves to play on his switch and ipad. My daughter (1) loves to watch. I recently noticed that he has started to turn the screen away from her so she can't see or brush her hands from near him. She doesn't try to touch the screen or anything, they are just near him. Now I'm all for enjoying your own...

I don’t want any tvs in my house. Call me super old school but I don’t like social media, screens, tv, and I’m planning on going out more holidays, trips out. I like board games, family time, arts and crafts. Is this silly? Am I stupid?

I’m at a loss at this point and idk what to do my child now 4 has been having a bunch of accidents lately and she doesn’t tell me. She went over a year without any issue and is now having one every day. I’ve tried the nice approach and redirecting and incentivizing and now im to the point I get so upset and frustrat...

Is there somewhere where I can donate baby stuff? We have a lot of extra and want to donate it to moms in need

My little girl is 3 weeks old and we love getting out for walks so far we’ve only really done the hoe and plymbridge … any suggestions on pram friendly walks in and around Plymouth?

Today my 2 year old daughter was super rambunctious. She had been dismissing foods she normally eats and starts yelling out of no where. My husband just started back to work after being off for a few weeks after having our new baby. So we are all still adjusting to having a new baby in the house. Well tonight at di...

Every time we have a plan he changes last minute. I’m starting to think it’s abusive how he changes his mind every time last minute. For example he’s changes his mind twice now on our holidays despite the fact that i had booked and paid for the hotels he switches up last minute. It’s not just holidays though it’s a ...

Hi, I want to share this situation because I need some outside validation. I’m a SAHM, and my husband works Monday through Friday, he’s off on Saturdays, and works again on Sundays. We’ve had some really tough moments because I’ve been taking care of our baby alone, day and night, since she was born. I have no famil...

I've heard about seriously long waiting lists to get children into nursery but wondering if anyone knows if that's the same in/around Gateshead? I'm not sure how far in advance we need to start looking at trying to book a place? If anyone knows anything or has any advice that would be fab 😊

Hi, My daughter is nearly 2 and is such a sociable child. Shes an only child with hardly any children around her and her speech is getting fairly good. I feel like she would really benefit from going to nursery even if it's once a week (if that's a thing?) maybe towards the end of the year when her speech is more ...

I don’t react normally all day am chill whatever my son I never yell or say no but at night I loose my mind I try to stay calm but then want to yellllll shout cry sooooooooooooo loud I try can’t control more than an hour is it depression then I slam door leave room for 2,3 min but again he won’t sleep sometimes I ye...

I am shook. I’m home alone with my kids. I had to use the bathroom and while I was in there maintenance walks in my house. Knocked once (barely my oldest came and told me and at the 2 nd knock I was walking down the hall and he’s unlocking my door)and bc no one answered just walked in. I have a few maintenance orde...