Choosing a baby name is a big deal, but would you ever pay someone to do it for you? Parenting and Lifestyle writer for Kidspot, Eleanor Katelaris put this to the test and reports back with the names that were suggested for her future child.
Em, Leah and Nina cover how to deal with judgy colleagues, how to handle children’s birthday parties as an introverted parent and how to rekindle your sex life when you’re exhausted from looking after young children.
Nina asks Em and Leah how to navigate horrible teachers, is it okay to lend family a large sum of money and how to stand your ground when it comes to supermarket tantrums.
Leah brings a quirky topic to the table about the chemicals on store receipts and their potential link to decreasing fertility, with expert insight from Dr. Sam. They also discuss how to handle friendship breakups involving your kids and how to know when your child is ready for sleepovers.
“That is waging war for kids that will probably go to school together for years!”
“You got a bunch of parents up in arms over this…” Would you do this to your kids?
“I thought how long we knew each other as a couple was enough. I was so wrong.”
Jess was excited to see her mum’s potential mother-of-the-bride dress options for her big day, but was left feeling disappointed.
“She took it like a champ, respect to her … but that guy is something else!”
“I knew something was wrong when they were halfway through their tests and a whole bunch of doctors walked back in.”
“There was no compassion in the room. My baby had just been taken away, and no one was talking to me.”
Esmie has always dreamed of becoming a mum at a young age, but she sparked a fierce debate online after revealing why.
“If my daughter feels uncomfortable around someone, then I prioritise HER well-being over that of a stranger.”
“They will be able to go to school together and have each other’s backs,” Jade justified.
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