Oil heaters in the bedroom?

Is it safe to leave an oil heater on in my child’s bedroom in the night? I’m worried it will get too...

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At what age did you start giving your child pocket...

How much do you give them? And are chores expected of them to earn it?

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Would you get a trampoline for a toddler & 6 yo?...

Hello everyone, I'm thinking of buying a trampoline for the kids (& me - haha). We have a...

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How Do I Get My Toddler To Eat Grainy Bread?

I buy multigrain bread for the adults & usually something like Wonder White bread with hidden fibre for the kids. I ran out...

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Thoughts on bunk beds?

What do people think about double bunks? I have two of my kids in the same room and there's not enough space for...

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Do you give your children tea or coffee?

I have just started giving my 11 yr old tea in the mornings with his breakfast as something warm to drink in winter....

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Can anyone help with our 4 yo grandson’s behavio...

We care for our grandson, now 4. I'm worried because he doesn't listen to anyone and he's...

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How do I stop my 2 yo getting into things?

Ok, for for about 2 -3 months, my 2 year old has been constantly getting into stuff. And I mean food, make up,...

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How can I help my 15yo manage her finances?

My 15 yr old is about to start her first job. I'm looking for ideas on how to help her manage her finances...

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My son, 10 suffers from anxiety. How do I encourag...

My son is 10 and has had a lot of health issues (cancer, meningococcal, and meningitis) and it's...

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How do I get my 5 month old to sleep through the n...

She is on breast, formula & has been on solids for a few weeks now.

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How did you and your partner decide on a baby’s ...

My partner and I are having trouble choosing a boys name for baby number #2! He likes the name...

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Any tips for my teenage son with Aspergers who is ...

He has sensory issues regarding pain and sensitivity. I'm worried about how he will handle them. Any...

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Anyone tried a psychotherapist for their child?

I have a 7 year old boy who suffers anxiety, a lot of which surrounds food. He is...

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Does Anyone Sponsor a Child?

Our family have been discussing sponsoring a child through World Vision or similar. Does anyone sponsor a child? How did you decide on...

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Where can I donate teddy bears?

Does anyone know where in Sydney I can donate teddy bears? I have received so many teddy bears as gifts, I have over...

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Do your kids have a money box?

Just wondering how common money boxes are these days? My kids have a few but was surprised when I went to a friends...

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Baby has dry skin what can I use?

My 6 month old son seems to have very dry skin on his feet and behind his ears. It looks very much like...

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Any tips to help my son’s speech?

My 2 almost 3 yr old is needing speech therapy I am currently on the waiting list but won't be seen for a...

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When did you let your child walk to school?

What's a safe age for my child to walk to school themselves? I've heard that kids don't have peripheral vision until they're about...

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Did you buy a baby shower present & a newborn pres...

Hi mums, a friend is hosting her own baby shower. I was wondering if I would need to...

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Would you go back to work?

I'm going back to work full time after 12 months maternity leave, I'm not sure if I'm ready as I have got used...

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