Ideas to help cracked lips?

We live out west (it's really hot and dry or freezing cold and windy) so my children always have really badly cracked lips....

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Is 5 to young to earn pocket money?

I ask my son to put his clothes away for .50c pocket money. I was told that its not fair to ask him...

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Any Great Ocean Road Adventure Ideas?

I am going to take my 9 year old and 3 year old on a road trip along the Great Ocean Road. I...

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How old was your baby when you switched to formula...

If you have switched? I have always had issues with my milk and my baby is always extremely...

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To travel or not with kids?

I have 3 kids and desperately want to travel overseas. Do I take my kids so they get the experience or do...

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Is it ok to ask my parents to childproof their hou...

My parents take care of my two children once a week, but they haven't childproofed their house. Is...

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Any suggestions for returning to work?

I have been out of the workforce for many years now so I could raise my family now they are all grown up....

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Should 11 and 12 year old kids get away with bully...

My son has been bullied for the past 2 years. (Since he started.) Our last principle worked hard...

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Can you start school when DOB is past the cut off ...

The childcare provider that my 3 year old son attends has advised me that they believe my son...

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Would you discipline a friend’s child?

I wanted to see whether other mums would discipline their friend's child if they were being unsafe?

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What Age Did Your Children Stop Bathing Together?

Is there any age? If so when? Has gender made or influenced your decision?

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What Book Week Costumes did your Children wear/mak...

My son told me at 7pm the night before that he needed a costume. He wanted to be...

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Any suggestions for my 10 year old’s Party?

My daughter is 10 in a few months. She hasn't had a party since she was 6 so...

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19 weeks pregnant, can anyone offer ultrasound adv...

Hi mums, today I had my first ultrasound and we asked to know the gender. The lady told...

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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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