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Hi! I can tell my kids are all seeking attention from me. Which honestly is exhausting but I know is important.
I'm looking for ideas on how to fill their emotional buckets that are also enjoyable for me. I do not like imaginary play...eeek.
Favorite board games, outside games, crafts, date ideas? Hoping to take advantage of this during Summer months.

I am looking for a non-toxic, preferably organic, kids mattress. I know kids need firmer mattresses, but I am unsure if I should get one specifically for kids or if they could use any. Does anyone have any suggestions of ones you love? I know Avocado, Green Mattress and Naturpedic are choices people like but they are SO expensive. Do any more budget friendly options exist?!

We were quoted $2500 for my 4 year old to get some cavities filled with conscious sedation. (Don’t judge we literally are great brushers). Any way I took his radiographs to two other dentists just to confirm the diagnosis and they both agreed with the proposed plan from the pediatric dentist. So we are 100% going to treat, but I’m now motivated to price shop if that’s even a thing. Willing to drive across the state (we are in ATX). We have FSA funds to cover the $2500 but don’t want to drain that as we have other health expenses too. Any ideas??

A very close friend is persistent I need nice silverware please help as she will judge - send all the recommendations!

How do you handle bullying at school? Not talking anything threatening physically, and these are young kids, but when do you chalk it up to boys being boys or escalating to parents/school?

Ozempic, Mounjaro, wegovy, I don’t really care. I had a coupon last year and it ran out so I’m open to compounding, telehealth whatever! Aiming to not spend a gazillion dollars

My 10 year old son is extremely rude. Help please!

What’s your go-to, quick, easy and yummy dinner?

I can tell my husband is depressed. He has been for a while and I’m just unsure how to support him right now. Not to mention we have 3 kids and I’m feeling super burnt out carrying the emotional load of the family. He’s snappy with the kids and it’s the biggest turn off. Any ideas to help him get back to normal?

I have so many spider veins on my legs after 3 back to back pregnancies. Does anyone have a recommendation for treatment types or doctors?

Looking for advice on any good products/shampoos or home remedies for chlorine green hair for my very blonde daughter. We have done the special swim shampoos, tried conditioner before she swims, rinse it right away, etc. She hates a swim cap and we are barely into swimming weather and it’s already mermaid green!

Can anyone share positive experiences going off of Zoloft positively affecting your libido? Weaning off and would love some encouragement!

The flies are OUT of control around our house and in the house...fruit flies are also terrible!! Our garbage is around the side of our house and they are swarming the garbage cans, but they slowly make their way inside. Does anyone have any tips/tricks to get rid of these things???

6 year old getting his tonsils out, please send all the tips!! How can we best prepare for this?!

Our CC bill is always around 20k a month. This includes daycare and utilities. I feel like this is really high? We don’t spend extravagantly-is it really just this expensive to live?

Hi, I guess I’m officially old bc I’m excited to order a long sleeved rash guard for the summer. Any links or places I should look? Does a chic rash guard exist? Thanks!

Curious, do most people do a flat weekly rate or hourly rate for their summer babysitters? We do hourly right now for the afternoons she helps us but it will add up quickly with her helping us more this summer.

Stay at home mom to a few littles and love an escape when I can throughout the day when I’ve got some free time. What are the best podcasts to listen to?

Hi! Looking for the best swimsuit to suck in my postpartum csection pooch. Wish I was asking for a friend…

I know tongue and lip tie releases are performed on babies quite often. Does any one have any experience/feedback on this with a younger child having this done? My 5 yo needs both.