Puberty is starting earlier – are you prepared?
Most parenting books talk about puberty starting from age 10, with periods starting from age 12.
Most parenting books talk about puberty starting from age 10, with periods starting from age 12.
Do kids need tough love, a gentle push or something in between? Em and Leah talk about finding the balance.
This week Leah and Em answer questions about whether you should give into the demands of your in-laws, is it wrong to not clean up your children’s mess at a restaurant, should you feel obligated to help at your children’s school and setting boundaries with in-laws.
Em and Leah unpack some age-old hang ups about giving birth and the dad who can’t handle a dirty nappy.
“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.
One mum is furious after her 7-year-old receives a disturbing letter from an adult right before he headed into camp.
Original URL: https://www.ntnews.com.au/lifestyle/parenting/page/197