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Is it important to use the age appropriate toothpastes?

“How important it it to use age appropriate toothpastes? Do they have any benefits?” Posted by anon, 21/5/2013

How to you stop a 6 year old from wetting the bed?

“How do I stop my 6 year old from wetting the bed? Have tried mostly everything. I have...

Suggested for recipes for breastfeeding?

“Wanting to hear from anyone breastfeeding if they have any favourite recipes without onion, garlic and the other nasties that have a habit...

Have you used the pillows made to reduce flat head syndrome?

“Hi all, I have a 2wk old baby and was wondering if anyone has used the pillows made...

Toilet training tips

“Hi need help does anyone have any idea how to get a 3 year old boy to use the toilet instead of doing...

Tips for dealing with a fussy eater

“My nearly 1 year old has been eating pretty much everything I offer him since he was 6 months old. All of a...

Tips for a 22 month old walking in the night

“I have question that I thought your readers may be able to help out with. My son is 22mths and we are still waking...

Recommendations for water bottles?

“Hi I am yet again having to buy new drink bottles for my two boys 6 and 3. What water bottles do mums...

Is the throwing up in her mind or is she sick?

“My dd 3 & 1/2 yrs has been throwing up for the past 7 days. She will happily...

What age can kids start screen time?

“So I was just reading my babies child health record and I noticed that it says no screen time (tv, phone etc) until...

Ideas to get a 12 year old to eat veggies?

“Hi I need advice on how to get my 12year old son to eat veggies and try new ones. He will be high...

Any tips on dealing with an out of control 7 year old?

“Hi just want to ask for help. i have a 7 year old son who is out of...

How would you explain family dynamics to an 11 year old?

One Mum has emailed in asking us: “Hi mums, hoping for some assistance. I am engaged and my...

When do you give a teen a phone?

“When is the best time to give teen a phone, he will starting high school next year? Should I start now?” When do...

Advice for a teen party?

“My teenager would like to have a party (boys and girls with dj etc). What useful tips and advice can parents of teenagers...

Troublesome teenage daughter

“Dear Moms I am writing this because I am sure that there’s other moms out there who are currently going through the same as...

Tips for a mum about to return to full time work

“Hi, I’m a mum to a gorgeous 7 month old boy. I am returning to full time work...

Web hosting recommendations

“Not sure if this a question you can help with. I’m a WAHM who has a little business making baby minky blankets etc. I’m...

What travel tips do I need to know?

“We are planning on going overseas and it will be a 20 – 23 hour flight. I got a very very active 3.5...

Tips on creating a budget

“Hi I would love to hear from mums who can help me budget. I really need to start saving money. Any advise how...

Worries about husbands children’s behaviour towards her child

“My husband has 3 kids from a previous relationship and to be polite his ex is not a...

How do you store precious items?

“I have four children and I am very sentimental. I have kept all their baby cards, birthday cards, certificates etc. I also have...

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