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FeaturedMum Life

Mums who relocated abroad, what surprised you most?

We are moving to Canada next year with two under five. I have read all the checklists but I want the real, unfiltered stuff nobody tells you.

RelocatingSoon2 days ago

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FeaturedSleep

My 5-year-old still sleeps in our room. When did yours start sleeping alone?

Everyone keeps telling me he is too old and I am spoiling him, but honestly some nights I love the closeness. When did your children move to their own room,…

Anonymous Mum4 hours ago

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FeaturedFamily & In-Laws

Would you give your mother-in-law a key to your house?

My MIL is asking for a spare key so she can 'help' when we are at work. My husband thinks I am overreacting for hesitating. Am I wrong?

Anonymous Mum1 day ago

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Breastfeeding

How do you handle grandparents giving your baby things you have already said no to?

My mum keeps giving my 4-month-old water and 'small tastes' behind my back even after I explained exclusive breastfeeding. I am exhausted from repeating myself.

TiredMamaOf14 hours ago

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Marriage & Relationships

Mums with three children, was going from two to three really that difficult?

We are debating a third. Two feels manageable now. Everyone says three is a different world. Those who have done it, was it really that big a jump?

OnTheFence4 days ago

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Friendships

Would you tell your friend if you saw her husband with another woman?

This is keeping me up at night. I saw something I cannot unsee. Do I say something and risk everything, or stay out of it?

Anonymous Mum4 hours ago

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Babies

What is one baby item everyone told you to buy that you barely used?

Trying to save money this time around. What did you buy on everyone's advice and then it just sat there collecting dust?

Anonymous Mum2 days ago

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Parenting

How much pocket money do you give your children?

My 10-year-old came home saying her friends get way more than she does. I do not want to overdo it but I also do not want her to feel left…

Anonymous Mum1 day ago

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Toddlers

At what age did you stop bathing your son?

My son is 7 and I still bath him. My sister says I should have stopped long ago. Am I behind?

Anonymous Mum3 days ago

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School & Kids

Working mums, what time do your children actually go to bed?

Between the commute, dinner and homework, bedtime keeps slipping to 9:30pm and I feel like a failure. Be honest with me, what does yours really look like?

Anonymous Mum1 day ago

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