How much would you pay a babysitter?

A friend has two young girls (9) & (1) and paid a sitter fifty for ten hours, I also know others who pay...

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Ideas on how to store my children’s artwork?

I have been finding myself overwhelmed lately with all my children's artwork from preschool and I have no...

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A dilemma for both mum and kids!

Hi, my 2 boys have been asking for a dog for so long that I finally decided that we would. My husband hates...

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Tags for belongings when starting school?

My daughter starts school in the new year, I'm just wondering what parents think about buying name tags for her clothes and belongings,...

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How to encourage school friendships?

Our 8yo daughter is a sweet kid, chatty and friendly. However she doesn't seem to have formed any close friendships at school. Other...

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13 yo boy’s birthday party ideas?

I'm looking for ideas for a 13 year old boy's birthday party that isn't too expensive. Go-karting and paintball is very expensive. Any...

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Hints for getting a baby to poo?

My little man is in pain. What are some hints for getting a baby to poo?

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Help for dealing with my teenage daughter!

I am going through hell with my 17 yo daughter. She split with her boyfriend a few months ago, and is taking it...

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Miss 6 is scared to go into a room by herself?

I am happy to go with her but I am worried because it's even during the day. I...

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How to get teenagers to clean their rooms?

I just want my teenagers to make their beds and pick up what they put on the floor. Any suggestions on ways to...

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What is your view on smacking children?

I am curious as to what other parents think about this topic as it has been on the news & in newspapers for...

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Special gift ideas for 4/5 year olds?

My father in law would like to get a 'special' gift for my 4 and 5 year old. We have a very small...

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What to get my 7 year old daughter for Xmas?

We are desperately needing ideas for a BIG present for our 7 year old daughter for Christmas. Our son had to wait till...

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How to teach my son to tie his shoes?

My son is starting school next year and is only allowed to wear lace up shoes. As yet he does not know how...

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Breaking bad news to a 4 year old?

We had organised a Secret Santa party for the girls (nearly 4 year old twins), and invited some of the children from child...

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Change in sleeping pattern?

My 10 m/o is in a routine 7pm till 7am sleep, however if he doesn't make it to 7am he's up at 6.30am....

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Supervision for children on public buses?

Next year, I will be starting work, and instead of putting my kids in OHSC, could anyone advise whether my boys (yr 6,3,1)...

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Ideas for my son’s 13th birthday cake?

I would like to make my son a special cake for his 13th birthday. Something that's not too hard but looks (& tastes)...

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Remedies for warts?

Any remedies for warts? My daughter has 3 on her foot and refuses to have them frozen or burnt by the doctor as...

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What is the best treatment for teenage acne?

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Child’s keepsake book suggestions?

Hi mums, just after some suggestions for creating keepsake books for my children. I want to put a couple of birthday photos,...

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Ideas for the hotel room this Christmas with kids?

We are travelling this Christmas, anyone have any tips on making a hotel room with limited space more...

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