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Hii! Looking for suggestions on the best books you read with your toddler to prepare them for a new baby AND the best books you/your partner read on how to prepare your toddler for the transition. Thanks in advance!

Hi! So my 4th grader asks for play dates every single day, I’ve explained we don’t do same day play dates due to homework, dinner, bedtime, etc. and since it puts so much pressure on the moms and last minute figuring out of all the things. Am I being a jerk? Do your kids have multiple play dates throughout the week? Should I be scheduling more and trying to make it happen? With my work schedule, homework, and managing multiple kids it seems overwhelming but my oldest thinks I’m ruining her life… would love to know if everyone else is easy going and maybe I am just overwhelmed by figuring it all out?

My sons birthday is August 31st and the cut off is September 1 for kindergarten. I’m struggling if I should put him in kinder and make him repeat or if I should put him in a private pre school, he is currently at the public pre school but can’t stay there since he is old enough for kindergarten.. what should I do?

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

I think we’re a little young for Harry Potter, any recommendations on chapter books to read to kids at bedtime (or have them read). Our kids like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. TIA!

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?

College is far off for my kids but I know we need to save up some serious money for it one day. What is the best method for saving for college??

Our 7 year old boys anger and tone has gotten so awful and disrespectful. HELP!! What has worked or is working for everyone?!

He will just yell NO! NO! , or YOU STOP!!

Makes me want to smack him, it’s so rude!!

I’m looking for the best doctor for rotator cuff surgery. Any recs?

What’s everyone’s favorite things to gift an expecting mom for a baby shower? Most registry items are already purchased so want to think of some fun items!

I'm never on the mood...
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Remodels can spiral fast—hello, stress and budget surprises! I just finished ours in Austin and want to share the people, places, and deals that kept me sane. Let’s trade tips, referrals, and sanity-saving hacks to clear our MomBrains for the fun stuff!

My 2yo only wants to be held most often. It's exhausting especially when I want to make food or a meal or just get anything done. She has older siblings so does have entertainment (lol), and I'll set up playdough or a coloring project for her. But looking for any other tips or suggestions!

My youngest son comes into our bed every night around 3am. We let him sleep with us the rest of the night- I'm too tired to get up and walk him back to bed every night. This has been happening for about a year. He also has a lot of trouble falling asleep without one of us laying with him until he doses off. He has expressed that he really hates sleeping alone. We have 3 boys (11,8 & 5) and they all have their own rooms. Any tips?! Would love for him to not come into our bed!

WhatsApp your biggest mom guilt?

And how you deal with it?

I was not prepared for the amount of tears I’m having while knowing our family is wonderfully complete…I still just cannot believe I’ll never deliver another little baby or feel the first movements, etc. Am
I nuts? I know we’re complete but I am so distraught about it.

Has anyone done the cat and jack return at target? Does the condition of the clothes matter? Do they have to be styles from within a year?

What are the gifts you have given to your kids or other children that they absolutely loved and got a lot of use out of? I’m tired of getting junk that is touched once and put aside.

My 10 year old has been questioning if God is real and heaven. We have been having some great, open convos but would love any suggestions or resources so I can be better prepared to help him navigate this.

Moms— My son has started waking up at least once a night and coming to wake my husband and I up. Does anyone have suggestions on things that have worked to help keep your kiddo asleep all night?