Community Posts, Tips & Support on Parenting

I spent my first Mothers Day with my 11 month old and Husband. All week leading up to Mother’s Day I worked 40+ hours…I then saw my mum after work Friday and again Saturday. I rang her first thing Mother’s Day and tried arranging a time for her to come and collect her flowers and card as she was driving this way to...

My husband and I have been married 9 years, however i decided to separate because his has a bad temper, a complainer. No patience AT ALL, so he will do things that I never felt good about it, he always made me feel unheard, and at times I fear him, he would constantly erase his voice even to me. So other things tha...

Am I wrong that I feel like I shouldn’t have to ask if I want to go somewhere once my son’s father/bf is home. When I do ask ahead of time just so I don’t spring it on him it’s already like he has an attitude. The crazy part is I’m never gone for hours and it’s always something beneficial for the household not even ...

I feel like a terrible parent lately. Since my son was little he has always had screen time (the tv has always been on in the background etc) but lately it’s becoming a problem and I’m angry at myself for letting him have it too much. We bought him an iPad for Christmas to make our lives that little bit easier as he...

Am I reasonable for wanting to leave? For a very long time now I’ve been unhappy, I’ve fallen out of love, my partner always gives me the cold shoulder when I try to bond with him, I feel completely ignored, trying to connect with him and him ignoring me constantly causes me physical pain and stress my heart actuall...

After a really lovely Mother’s Day yesterday I woke up today feeling very “meh” I have a 10 week old and am already worrying about going back to work in October - I really would love the full year off however financially I cannot make it work - my partner is really supportive and is self employed and earns a lot how...

I watch my niece, she is 7 months. My son really struggles to share his toys. He’s 20 months. He does great if it’s something that she brought from home he will happily give it to her when she drops it. I am conflicted on if it’s best to force him to share his stuff or have designated his and hers toys at this age. ...

Anyone struggling with their babies separation anxiety?! My son is super clingy, picky with food too and gets super upset (and cries) when he doesn’t get what he wants or he plays with something and can’t with it anymore (we redirect). He wakes up many times overnight in his crib. He rarely sleeps overnight with...

Can someone tell me what I can do. I have been getting so angry and upset with my husband. So I ask him to do something for help me with our kids they are 4 2 and 6 months so im always running but he either forgets and i end up doing it... or he says I can't I'm busy (with his game) And 90% of the time he is on his ...

Hey, mom’s! I got a question since I’ve been getting some mom guilt. I have a 3 (almost 4 in April) step daughter & I just wanna know if there’s a thing as “too much” independent play time. I’m not sure if I follow this cuz how I grew up or it’s perfectly fine! She typically wakes up, watches cartoons in her room un...

I have started planning my wedding and a friend I met on this app has assumed she’s invited to my wedding and even said ‘don’t get married / pick your wedding date on ‘X’ day because I’m maid of honour at ‘X’ wedding’ (I haven’t picked a venue or date yet) and also offered to help with invitations which is really ni...

I’ve been with my partner for 15 years and I’ve never felt so alone. There’s no effort on his side and I’m always craving attention from him. Mother’s Day was the one special day for me and I told him aswell and he made zero effort and always brings up excuses. Is it time to say goodbye to him. He doesn’t validate m...

We got in a fight yesterday because he wasn’t helping me as much as I’d hoped but I’m honestly realizing that I have zero support (we both come from abusive families and we live in a college town. All of our friends moved away recently). He’s already doing more than enough especially considering how much he works ...

Currently 14 weeks and through out these weeks my baby daddy has not been present what so ever, not emotionally, physically or financially, it’s almost as if he literally doesn’t give a f about me or the baby, I know he has financial issues right now so I tried to work with him to make his life easier and say I can ...

I’m genuinely getting stressed about this. My husband’s family have booked a holiday let 3 hours from our home for the week and my husband has said we’ll go for a long weekend. I’m 33 weeks pregnant and very nervous about being that far away from home as they are really not supportive of my pregnancy (I’ve barely ha...

I'm sorry to say this but kids?...they don’t owe you perfect behavior. They just don't. They’re learning, just like you. Expecting them to always listen, be calm, and act “right” is setting yourself up for frustration. Kids aren’t little robots programmed to behave perfectly—they’re messy, emotional, and figuring ...

Every now and then over something small, we have this freaking fight and I’m so sick of it. I’m still salty this morning after not speaking all night and me going to bed early. What happened: yesterday morning I ran to get groceries, our 3 yr old didn’t want to go so husband had him and the 7 month old baby (he rar...

My daughter (11) banged on our door tonight while my partner and I were in the middle of adult time *cough cough* and my daughter became hysterical. Went to the backyard crying and carrying on for all the neighbors to hear. Then carried on in her bedroom for ages waking up our dog & 6 month old baby. This isn’t the ...

I have just been doing my weekly food shop with my children, 2 month old strapped to me & my 3 year old walking next to me & an old couple pushed my trolley out the way and huffed at me twice, on the second time I asked if there was a problem she told me I shouldn't be allowed out with 2 children by myself & im spee...

I didn't know I would ever feel this way, but I hope our children NEVER EVER meet a man like their father. He is a narcissistic drama king who can't be good for anyone. He can't come out of himself at all. All he thinks about is sex and a vacation. With the family that he despises. I'm so sad that I gave him childre...