Ex-husband Wants Custody of the Children?My husband and I broke up about two years ago. It was a tough time, but I got on with my life and raised my kids. Just when I think things are going good something has to spoil it.
Deciding to Have Another Child?Does anyone know what I should do? I have been seeing this guy for about 6 months and last month we decide to take it a step forward. Now I am pregnant.
Young Teens and Makeup?I was just wondering if anyone had a 13 year old daughter that wants to wear make up, because I do. I won't let her because I have a no make up rule till you're 16, unless it's for around the house and then only a little, like lip gloss and glitter.
Average Age for Start of Menstruation?I was just wondering if anyone had any ideas when my 11 year old will get her period. I have no idea, because all my girls got theirs when they were 13 and all the signs when they were 12. She has the signs now is she going to get them or not?
Dealing With a Teen Who Is Acting Out?Is it normal for my 16 year old daughter to act out? I have never had any trouble with her till a month ago when my ex moved next door. Then we moved away. Does it have something to do with that?
Planning a Year 6 Formal?I was just wondering if you had any ideas on what to make a year 6 formal look like. My daughter's school is having a year 6 formal at the end of the year. Because I am the head of the parents' group at her school I am in charge of everything from the dances, including the dress code.
Saving Money on School Clothing?I have moved to a very small town that only has a central school, butcher shop, supermarket, pub, garage, oval, hall, caravan park, police station, and small doctor's building and a river just outside it.
Child Won't Go to School After Being Bullied?I have my daughter home from school today. She isn't sick, but can't go because she has a black eye, a very bruised arm, and sore ribs; she can hardly move. She got these injuries from school, she got pushed down the stairs by a 6th grader.
Encouraging Children to Get Rid of Extra Belongings?My daughters have too much stuff, but won't get rid of it. What should I do?
Christmas Gift Ideas for Children With Everything?I have ten kids: a girl 2, boy 5, twin boys 6, twin girls 8, a boy 10, boy 14, boy 15, and a girl 16. I have no idea of what to get them for Christmas. I want to get them something different, something that they do not have.
Overwhelmed by Parenting a Large Family?I have ten kids and six of them have problems. I feel like a bad mother, but what can I do? Can anyone help me? One of my 6 year old twin boys has behavior problems that are breaking the family up.
Problems Potty Training a Two Year Old?I have a problem; my youngest child is 2 and will be starting preschool next year, but still uses her nappy. I have been told I have to potty train her before she can start. How do I do it? I have tried and she always goes everywhere else but in the toilet. Please help.
Lunch Box Ideas?Does anyone have any suggestions on what to pack for my ten kids' lunches? Two of them can't have anything with added sugar or food dyes and one of them can't drink normal milk and has to drink soy or almond and my oldest is allergic to mushrooms.
Feeding a Rabbit?My kids have just got two rabbits and I have no idea what to feed them. Please help.
Setting Bedtime for Children?What time should I be putting my kids to bed? I put my youngest 4 (2-6) to bed a 7:30 on school days and 7:50 on weekends and my oldest 6 (8-16) go to bed at 8:30 on school days and 9 on weekends. Is this an OK bedtime or is it too late or early?
Child Doesn't Like New School?My kids went to their new school for the first time today and my second youngest daughter doesn't like it. I don't know why because she made new friends and is a star in her class. However, she doesn't like it and doesn't want to go tomorrow. What do I do?
Planning a Girl's 11th Birthday?My child's birthday is coming up and I don't know what to make the theme because my best friend's daughters' birthday is on the same day and we are chucking a joint party.
Child Acting Older Than Her Age?My daughter is acting up; she is only 8 and acting 80. She wears make up (I have said no), dresses up in clothes that would look OK on a 13 year old, but not on a 8 year old. I don't even know where she got the clothes.
Getting a Child to Eat?Does anyone have any suggestions for how to get my seven year old son to eat anything but bread and butter? I have tried everything I can thing of, but nothing works. Unless we give him his bread and butter he won't stop crying. I don't know what to do, it is ripping the family apart. Please help.
Children and Sports?My sons want to join the local footy team, but from what I have seen I don't know if I should let them. It looks pretty dangerous and they have never played a game of footy in their life. Should I let them or not?
Children of Varying Ages Sharing a Bedroom?I was just wondering if I should move my toddler into my tweens room. I am running out of room and will be having another baby soon. Is it OK to do this?
