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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Gift ideas daycare teachers?

I am wanting to get a little gift for my son's fabulous teachers at his daycare centre (he is nearly 3). Does anyone...

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50/50 child custody?

I recently separated from my husband & we both want equal custody of the children. I have read positive & negative effects of...

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Gift ideas for teachers?

I have 3 children in kindy / pre-school & every year we buy or make the teachers presents. In the past we have...

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To early to toilet train?

My daughter is 2.5yo. We had decided it was time to start toilet training, and there were the signs you look for. A...

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How do you punish your children?

My teenage daughter is for the most part a well behaved child. She is by no means perfect but in comparison to other...

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My 3 children all bite their nails – what to do?...

My 3 children all bite their nails - what can I do? The boys even bite their toe...

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How to teach children to share?

How do I teach my child to share without them thinking people can just come up to them and take what they have...

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Kids giving Christmas cards at school

As Christmas cards are going out at school again, my miss 6 wants to give everyone in her class a Christmas card and...

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Kids not sharing and how it affects those who are ...

I would like to know what other mums think of this situation. One particular kid not sharing. My...

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11 week old teething – what have others done to ...

My son has been dribbling and putting his fist in his mouth now for about 2 weeks. Last...

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How to get my 7 year old to eat veggies?

My 7 year old son refuses to eat vegies . How do I get him interested in them ?

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How do other mothers cope with home schooling?

How do other mothers cope with home schooling?

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Lunch box ideas

My eldest starts Prep (qld) next year and I have to start making lunches. My kindy currently provided lunches so I have been...

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Bickering with siblings

My two eldest girls are only 11mths apart and are turning 4 and 5 soon and I can't handle the bickering between them...

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