Community Posts, Tips & Support on Toddler & Child

So my partner is super weird with his phone. Has been the whole time we've been together, really. Sometimes, he's more relaxed about it, and other times, he's ridiculously protective. For Eg, on a few occasions, he has left his phone open and facing up when he has left the room. Normal right. Most of the time, he...

Does anyone know if they are bringing in 30 free childcare for 9 months old or is it staying at 15 hours? I can't seem to find an up to date article or anything on the Gov website.

What activities are you doing at home with your energetic toddlers?

Hello Beautiful Mommas, My 18months old started refusing all the foods he loves eating all at the same time. Could this be teething issues or what please? Is anyone else experiencing this at the moment? What do you advise? Also, please I would like to know what other drinks you offer your toddlers aside water and...

I know it’s pretty early but curious if anyone has started incorporating basic education in their daily routine with their child . For example just teaching alphabet, numbers etc. in a more structured way rather than through fun and games. Like do you have a set up for study etc. would be interested to know what you...

My sister in law has 4 brothers, my husband included. Each brother has a long-term significant other, including me. Can someone explain to me why this woman hates ALL of us? She has an issue with every single one of her brother's gf/ wife. What's that about? We all try to be cordial and civil with her, and she's jus...

***Pic of My little sonshine as a newborn. He’s growing so fasttt 🥹** yall i need to rant .. okay so like why didn’t anyone tell me once i have my baby i’m not gonna wanna put him down or leave him.. They make it seem like your life ends or you won’t have any free time but like … it’s my choice lol and im choosing…

Background - Child will probably be around 2y6m once visits start. Dad is only interested in every other weekend, I personally don't think this is fair on our child. She is currently with me and my partner 24/7 and has the stability with us here. I don't think only every other weekend is enough for a child so youn...

Should i confront my MIL how I did not like that she took the opportunity to throw my partner and her grandson a party while i was away? Clearly throwing a party while i am away speaks volumes. Also, my baby was only 11 weeks old and she exposed him to RSV, FLU, and COVID! Let me not forget to mention that he did in...

Any recommendations on toys for 6 months old for Christmas time? I have no idea what to get her first time mom here!

My LO has never been a big or good eater. We struggled to wean, with textures and took us a really long time to get to the point I could say she was enjoying food. Up until last week, she was having a full meal for dinner, fruit, yogurt and a little dessert. This lasted about a month. She got chicken pox last week...

TL;DR: AITA for being upset that my fiancé (now husband) paid for a private dance in a strip club on his stag do (/bachelor party)? My (31F) husband’s (39M) stag do was abroad this summer, 2 weeks before our wedding. When he arrived home afterwards we spent the day together, with him telling me all about what he’d ...

Usually play a board game with my daughter before bed and I swear I never let her win, she just wins a lot of the time, tonight however I finally won a game and she’s going to bed upset because she didn’t win, she’s 5 years old. Should I let her win games just to keep her happy or let her be sad she lost and learn t...

My daughter who is 7 years old is a really picky eater. She possibly has autism (being assessed) she lives off jacket potatoes and tuna she also lives off any vegetables but refuses to eat anything else. I’ve tried buying her vegetarian meats, different types of fish. I’ve tried everything I can think of and she r...

Currently attempting with my 2 and a half year old (day 2) and it's not going well. How many accidents before you're like "okay you're not ready yet"

Hi everyone! We’re moving our little girl from a childminder to a nursery. We’re not happy with the care she’s receiving, lack of activities and outdoor time and massive fee increases. I don’t know how to tell the childminder. I see her often as we live close so I don’t want it to be awkward or uncomfortable. I’m ...

Anyone else's 3 year old just turned into a different person? For the worst not the better may I add 🫠 he was such a sweet loving fun boy and now we spend all our days dealing with meltdowns (I would say tantrums but they are extreme so meltdowns it is) I'm a stay at home mum and 20 weeks pregnant and I'm so…

Hi, I live in Thorpe Bay and looking for nursery recommendations. There seems to be no nurseries in the area:( I am ok with southchurch and shoeburyness areas but Leigh on sea is a bit far from me. I would also prefer nurseries close to train stations as I work in London. Thank you!

Me and my husband got in an argument earlier basically over something so ridiculous the car is dirty. He started going on about it looking sh*t and that I do nothing all day so I can at least go and get it cleaned. We have a 10 month old I’m also 6 months pregnant so I’m hardly going to stand at a car wash. So I s...

So I see moms cut their baby’s toast, omlette, fruits, and veggies in longer pieces right.. but how does that prevent choking? Am I crazy for being nervous? He doesn’t have teeth almost 6mo, so how is he going to chew? I gave him a large kiwi circle the other day and he basically tried to inhale the whole piece