Puberty is starting earlier – are you prepared?
Most parenting books talk about puberty starting from age 10, with periods starting from age 12.
Parenting
#AdviceNeeded: Should you give into your in-laws demands?
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.
Can gentle parenting still build resilient kids?
Do kids need tough love, a gentle push or something in between? Em and Leah talk about finding the balance.
#AdviceNeeded: My husband refuses to pitch in with nappies
Em and Leah unpack some age-old hang ups about giving birth and the dad who can’t handle a dirty nappy.
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