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My kid only eats vegetables

I’m not complaining, but how do I get him to eat other things?! Like he will GRAB broccoli, green beans, courgette… but won’t touch a potato or pasta. Meat is so so… Advice please. I want him to get a varied, but healthy diet 😂😂

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Fussy eating

Please say I’m not the only one with now a fussy eater?😩 it’s driving me mad! My LG used to eat anything and everything but since turning 2 she’s become so fussy. Has anyone got any tips? If she doesn’t like the look of her dinner she’ll point blank refuse to try it.

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Mince Pie

I’ve just given my LO a mini mince pie and then realised they are infused with brandy😳😳😳 Are mince pies ok for them to eat?!

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RANT

Just need to let off some steammmm Someone please help!! My partner is a school teacher and I feel he’s working so many hours. He’s missed so much time with our little one due to this and never switches off. He’s out the house 10 hours a day and comes home, then will phone colleges, constantly emailing ect and I ...

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SAHM

What’s some indoor activities a 12 month old would be interested in ??

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Use of spoons, fork

Is anyone going through the same thing? My son just turned 3 in October. He does not know how to use a spoon or fork to eat. He loves to use his hands or I just feed him. I have encouraged him to feed himself using a fork, spoon but he refuses. The only time he uses a spoon usually is for yogurt but gets it everywh...

L
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Sons dad moving away

My ex/son’s dad has informed me he’s moving to Florida and I’m in shock…He’s leaving his son? Willingly? I feel hurt and betrayed for my son. I want to cry. This isn’t fair to him.

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Neurodivergent mamas (especially late diagnosed)

I’m in the process of getting assessed for Autism and ADHD. I have a 2 year old and have been with my partner for almost 4.5 years. I’m seeking a diagnosis for my own peace of mind and to help gage the risk to my daughter etc… My partner is not being supportive at all. He thinks that the way I act is stupid and laz...

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My 2 year old

I’m trying to teach my daughter ABC & 123 and she is not interested. She rather do it with Ms. Rachael! She likes when we read together, but playing she wants nothing to do with me. Should I be worried???? #FirstTimeAt38

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I never look forward to mealtime anymore 😩

My 27 month old is literally eating oatmeal, cereal, fruits and veggies with a couple fruit snacks here and there everyday. It’s been like this for two weeks now and I just give up atp, especially when I’m cooking all these meals with so much variety.

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Not eating meals 😭

Heyy all !! My lil boy used to be so good at eating meals trying different foods etc but the past week he just point blank refuses anything i put infront of him , throws it on floor crys just not interested at all. He will however snack on biscuits crisps some fruits cereal & sometimes his weetabix. Is this norm...

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Potty Training

I feel embarrassed about this but I know every one is different & does things at different times. BUT…my son is not interested in potty training. He only wants to pee in the potty when he wants, which isn’t often & I’ve tried setting a timer every 15 minutes to “try” but I can’t get him in the bathroom. I know not t...

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Am I selfish?

I'm a single mum to a 2 year old. Me and her father split up over a year ago and I have done the majority of bringing her up on my own. It was a toxic relationship which I've had to get counselling for. Her father now has her a Friday night and a Saturday night. I work 45 hours a week, she goes to nursery on a Tuesd...

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When would you start potty training?

We are moving in January (new house and new nursery), and I am due for my second child in June. Lots of changes ahead! I’m wondering when you would start potty training? I’d prefer not to be doing it in my third trimester.

T
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ARFID diagnosis

Long shot but has anyone gone to the Dr for their little one with suspected ARFID and got a successful diagnosis? I am at my wits end with my boy eating. I've tried everything under the sun to try and get him to eat different foods and he just refuses to try anything new. I've tried using incentives, punishment, ta...

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Soups

What soups can a 15 month old eat? Like is there a specific brand I should stay away from? Should I just say fuck it and make it home made? My little dude is sick and I thought like chicken noodle soup might be good but again I’m not sure if it’s okay to just buy a can or not

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Stay at home moms with multiple kiddos — where are some fun places in Atlanta/Georgia to go during the day?

We already go to the park, sometimes the library. Looking for other fun things to go with kiddos who are under 2 years old.

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My 2 and 8 month old off most food

I’m lost as to what to do as he’s off most veg apart from corn on cobs and only really eats chorizo, buttered egg noodles and maybe pasta sometimes. But that’s it I feel he’s getting no nutrition, he has gummy vitamins but it’s been like this over a year now , I mentioned to HV but asking he drinking they not bother...

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What makes your partner understand

I want to show my hubby a list of things explaining what it's like for us mum's ! I don't know how to explain it to him but he just doesn't understand that it is hard work even though I don't leave for an office day. Please help me and I'll show him this post later on and hopefully then he can get a glimpse of mum ...

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Christmas ideas!!

What are some of your littles favorite toys or things you are getting them?? I have so many things in my cart but don’t want to get him something he won’t play with I also want learning toys help!

L
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