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not so new mom of two

🎮 11-13 yrs🎓 14-18 yrs👶

How are we handling the teen years?

I have a teen and a pre teen. They are driving me nuts! All of the bickering and just plain being rude to each other. The one is learning to drive and thinks she knows everything there is to know while the other won't wear deodorant!
Feeling:stressed
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mom46

👶 0-2 yrs👶

How do we travel without the Doona?

How are we traveling when the baby outgrows the Doona and we still need to take Ubers? We’re going to New York this summer and my daughter has outgrown the Doona!
Feeling:overwhelmed
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babyduck

🎮 11-13 yrs👶

My 11 yr old doesn't want to shave her armpits

Ok I have to be very clear - I have no problem with her not shaving, but I'm worried about her being made fun of by friends. I'm just letting it roll and figure she can make her own choice. Right? I just need other insight here on how you handle the change of hormones without making your kids feel like they should conform to the norm?
Feeling:hopeful
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austinmom

📚 6-10 yrs👶

After-school care vs nanny

I'm starting to think about after-school care for the fall (feels way too soon but I'll go crazy if I don't figure it out!) I'll have a 3rd grader and kindergartener. I'm debating the after-school program at the elementary school vs hiring a college kid to come hang with them for a few hours until I can get home from work. College kid will likely be more expensive but maybe they could help with laundry/light dinner prep? Does anyone have any hot takes either way?
Feeling:stressed
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elmer5678

🧸 3-5 yrs📚 6-10 yrs+1👶✅

Screen time after school?

How many of y'all just let your kid throw on something on the TV for a bit after school? I'm caving to this rainy day and I need to feel better about that choice! 3 kids under 8, one sick. Mama is tired.
Feeling:stressed
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mountainmama

👶

Regret not holding my son back...

My son has a summer birthday (June) and he is one of the youngest in his grades, he is currently in 1st grade but wondering if anyone has held back their son/daughter in the middle of elementary school or even 5th grade?? would love any and all advice!!!
Feeling:hopeful
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mom46

👶 0-2 yrs👶

Does my 6 month old need to be on a nap/sleep/feeding ?

We still feed and nap on demand, which works for us schedule-wise, and she only wakes up once at night. But wondering if she’s supposed to be getting some kind of structure by this age?
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everythingisfine

👶

Speech therapy or let him grow out of it?

My 5 yr old son still can’t say his “r” sound and has a bit of a lisp. I don’t think we’re getting anywhere on our own but don’t know if this is worth getting into therapy before he starts kindergarten in the fall. Would love to hear from others!
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Momfog

👶

Video games…what age do you allow? How long/what days? Do you do a reward system to earn time? If so, what is it?

My husband pulled out his OG Nintendo to play with our 6 year old. I am finding myself cleaning and taking care of the other kids at night. With bad attitudes if I ask for help from both. Lost a partner and gained another kid. Seeing that I am gaining more responsibility at night and loosing out on bonding time as a family. I would love to know what has worked for your family as video games are introduced.
Feeling:frustrated
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purpletulip

👶

Best Night Time Pullup?

I have a a 7 year old with special needs who is daytime potty trained but not yet night time trained and he is constantly soaking through his pull up. I’m tired of washing sheets! We’ve used pampers and ninjamas. Should I double up? Try another brand?
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green park

👶

Disney Cruise?

Anyone done the cruise? Looking to go out of Galveston