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What is your advice on getting toddler to stop biting at daycare when he doesn’t bite us at home.

Our 4yr old son was recently diagnosed with autism. We are processing and we know it will be okay and fine etc but it's a lot of "now what"....what are next steps? We feel paralyzed

What’s your favorite vacation with small kids — that parents and kids both enjoyed!

What is your go to? I have read that miralax is dangerous and the package says not to use for anyone under 17 yet this is what Dr's always recommend. Does anyone have any other suggestions to help constipated kids without using miralax?

Have we tried pelvic floor therapy? Has it helped with strength/anything else? I'm currently having lower back pain and my doctor recommended it but wondering if it's worth the hassle.

We have one child and they are not big on solo/independent play. Any way we can encourage this more? Mostly just that we need a break sometimes or have chores to do (and yes she can help with these but sometimes it’s so much easier/faster without the help lol).

My son has a fear of getting his blood drawn, mostly the fear is of the pain. Any tips or tricks?!

Curious to know your thoughts on a trampoline for the kids?! We love the idea, but worry about injuries or having friends come over and get injured. Do you have one? What do you think about this? Are we worrying too much?

We have a horrible 5-7 day bug over here but it’s all stomach / vomiting. It’s like they start to feel better in the morning, but then by 4 pm we are complaining about our stomach and then vomiting by 7. Is this type of flu going around too?!

I am desperate for advice. My almost 3yo toddler has suddenly started screaming bloody murder every night when my husband or I try to leave the room. She never was happy for us to leave, but this screaming is next level. When she was newly 2, she had some bedtime tantrums but nothing like this. She has a 3 month old sibling, so I’m guessing part of this is sleep regression related to that. We have a very solid bedtime routine that hasn’t changed (bath, books, songs, bed). We spend so much of each day playing with her and connecting, so the rhetoric of needing connection does not apply here. Have any of you successfully navigated something like this? Or do I just accept that bedtime is going to take hours with screaming until my children are in elementary school? (Plz no!!!)

How do you keep track of all of your kids jerseys /equipment? We are always looking for everything last minute!

Moms with ADHD kids but aren't ready to medicate. What are you doing to support your child? She needs a boost and I don't want her confidence to be effected but I want to try and support her in other areas before jumping to medication.

Anyone have any marriage counselors in the Austin area they love? We aren’t having any major issues, just trying to grow our relationship more after being together a long time.

I might be done with kids, and I definitely want at least a lift. I’ve debated implants my whole life but at this point, I’m more aware and concerned of the risks. Anyone shed some light on their thought process whether to get or not to get implants? Doctor recommendations?

I find that frequently switching things up can help improve the odds that my kids will actually eat the food and snacks provided. Please send recommendations, with an emphasis on high fiber!

We’re looking at a 12” cooling memory foam Casper mattress - does anyone own this? Would love some reviews!

Hey team, I currently work from home for a title company. What I do is a little “nichey” and am not necessarily looking to stay in the industry. While I do have some flexibility and autonomy I’m not challenged whatsoever and there’s no upward mobility in this role. Add in a funky housing market and I’m simply not making enough money to support our family. I’m looking for something new and don’t know where to start. I need and want flexibility with two young kids but also want a promising, fulfilling career path. Preference to working from home/hybrid. I’m open to looking to new industry. My career trajectory has been more of a jungle gym than a straight line but my experience ranges from nonprofit, design industry and now title industry. Would love to network with any of you that might have some experience with this!

Any recommendations for laser hair removal in Austin? This postpartum mom wants to start it! I feel like there are so many places and it’s overwhelming!

What are we washing our workout clothes in?!?!?!?!?

What’s your game plan for screens this Summer? I like the idea of earning screen time (with a cap). Curious to hear some of your ideas. Thanks for sharing!