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A few weeks ago my daughter was suspended from school for possession of a vape which they had found her with on camera. Seemed like it was time to see what other things she was hiding. I open the drawer next to her bed and there are HUNDREDS of condoms. They are like falling out of the drawer. I couldn’t help but to chuckle. Who has this many condoms if they aren’t running a sex ring? I asked her about it later and she said that every time she goes to the nurse or counselors office she grabs a big handful. She thinks it’s hilarious. Sounds like something I would have done as a teen. And if the day does come that she is sexually active at least she’ll be prepared.

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Gaming with a Toddler

My 3 year old saw me playing a game a month ago and has asked about it 3 times since-- I enjoy gaming and would like to do it with him. A couple questions -- 1. What platform would work at his age? He plays games on ABC mouse, but that's not very cooperative/interesting for me, and I'd value a break from "always educating" 2. What games would be age appropriate? Content, complexitey etc. Thanks in advance!

MIL issues with breastfeeding so long

My MIL tells me it's my responsibility to stop bf my 9 month old. She has told me this for the past 3 months. I'm pretty sure it's because she wants the baby to stay the night. I have told her when the baby is ready to stop then I will. The only time the baby will sleep is when she is bf. I also don't want to stop. It's comforting to me as well and since she's my last I'm trying to get as much time with her as I can. Bit MIL insists I should and I should just wean her and get it over with. I can't stop saying the same thing. "She will let me know when she's ready." This is really starting to anger me, to the point I snapped at her today. Is it really my responsibility to do this? My last baby I stopped at 6 months but lo didn't seem to mind.

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Please forgive me.

Dad here of a adorable and healthy 6 month old. Let me start by saying, I don’t mean to negate anything from you amazing mothers out there. The world wouldn’t go round with our you guys. Ever since our little one I feel like no energy is saved in the tank for just me. I don’t mean to sound selfish. It’s like a light switch from mom talking/ interacting with our son compared to me it’s like I have poop on my face. It is wearing. She has no patience for me the second my mouth opens. No desire. I am very thankful she can be a cheerful face for our son. But man sometimes it gets me bummed out.

too afraid to ask this in a sleep training subreddit

At bedtime, I rock my 6 month old to sleep for 45 min to an hour. After that, she stays asleep for 10-11 hours. She's been this way since 4 months old. Because of this, I'm unsure what sleep training method to use / too afraid to sleep train because I'm afraid it will screw up the good momentum she already has on her own. Should I sleep train? Is there a method that wouldn't screw us up too badly? I feel so pressured to do so, but I also like rocking her at night.

Nobody in my family eats my cooking, and it just feels pointless

I'm not a shitty cook; others who have eaten my food say it's fine/good. I stick to simple recipes and meal kits like HelloFresh. But my husband's a delivery driver so he eats lunch (his main meal) on the road, and when he gets home at night - usually after the dinner hour - he typically just makes himself a sandwich instead of having whatever I made for dinner. And my preschooler is picky, so she also often requests an alternative (PB&J, eggs, fruit & cheese, etc.) I don't even have much time to cook (I work) nor do I especially enjoy it (it's just another chore to me). And I've got another baby on the way so I'll have even LESS time/energy to make food that I end up being the only one eating. Anyone been in a similar situation and have suggestions? :-(

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I know this is going to make me sound like a terrible mother, but…

I really need a break! I love my kids to death- they’re my absolute world- but I haven’t had more than a couple hours away from them in almost four years. What I’d give to have one entire day just to myself, worrying about no one’s needs but my own! What I’d give for my interests to come first just once, for a break from cooking, cleaning, helping with homework, hosting play dates, bedtimes, responsibilities. I love them so much, but I’ve totally lost me somewhere along the way… and that makes me really sad sometimes.

Ex left our 5 year old alone in the flat whilst he went to the shop

My 5 year old told me about this when I picked him up, and apparently this isn't the first time he's been left alone whilst his dad goes to the shop. The shop is located very close to the flat. About 2/3 minutes away. I don't feel comfortable about this and want to raise it with him but I know I'm going to come up against a defensive backlash. I wanted to get other people's thoughts on this before I say anything. Am I over reacting? He would be left alone 10 mins, 15 max if was busy. It's a modern ground floor flat if that makes any difference. Any advice on how to approach this?

HELP! How do I encourage my almost 8 months old baby to eat more solid foods?

My baby does not eat nearly as much as what I read online, e.g. this link https://www.healthychildren.org/english/ages-stages/baby/feeding-nutrition/pages/sample-one-day-menu-for-an-8-to-12-month-old.aspx She would have a few bites of solid foods, like scrambled egg, chopped fruits/veggies, then she is done with them. If I withhold formula from her to encourage her to eat more, she gets frustrated. What should I do?