Parenting on Moncrieff
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Every week Moncrieff is joined by a parenting expert and child psychologist each week to answer questions sent in from listeners.
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| Episode | Date |
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Parenting: Travelling with young kids
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Parenting: How do I distract my kids without using screens?
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Parenting: How do I deal with biting?
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Parenting: When should my child play with small Lego?
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Parenting: Job abroad keeping me disconnected from my kids
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Parenting: Is my daughter a bully?
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Parenting: Avoiding giving sugar to my kids
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Parenting: Is my daughter a hoarder?
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Parenting: Dealing with sensory overload and diet
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Parenting: How much should my kids help on the farm?
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Parenting: Child doesn’t like doing chores
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Parenting: My Daughter wont talk to her estranged father
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Parenting: How do I connect with my teenage daughter?
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Parenting: How do I deal with bullying?
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Parenting: Advent calendar keeps us from sleeping!
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Parenting: Handling religion at Christmas
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Parenting: Relationship between grandparents and grandchildren
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Parenting: Son is a very good liar
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Parenting: My son wakes up angry
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Parenting: Should I permanently ban TV?
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Parenting: Teenager splurges on online shopping
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Parenting: Dealing with post-hospital trauma
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Parenting: Child is struggling to make new friends
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Parenting: Only child wants a sibling
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Parenting: Child is terrified by Halloween decorations
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Parenting: Teenager is afraid to speak in public
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Parenting: My child likes war games - I don’t!
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Parenting: Should I tell my child about my medical condition?
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Parenting: Wife wants to ban ‘Bluey’ in the house
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Parenting: Child is coming home from crèche with bite marks!
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Parenting: Preparing my child for boarding school
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Parenting: My young child is quite anxious
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Parenting: My child hit someone in creche
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Parenting: Daughter not interested in reading
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Parenting: Should I let my teenager underage drink?
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Parenting: Son isn’t happy being an only child
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Parenting: Son’s girlfriend coming on family holiday
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Parental Burnout
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Parenting: Toddler constantly wants treats
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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Parenting: Son is wetting the bed - again
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Parenting: Children keep sleeping in our bed!
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May 28, 2025 |
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Parenting: Son lashes out in creche
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May 21, 2025 |
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Parenting: How can I encourage my dyslexic son to keep reading?
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May 14, 2025 |
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Parenting: 16-year-old unhappy with parental controls on phone
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May 07, 2025 |
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Parenting: Is my son too into the news?
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Parenting: Daughter hates birthday
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Parenting: Discussing family finances with my child
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Parenting: My child is not sporty - what should I do?
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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Parenting: Is there a better choice than the naughty step?
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Parenting: Teenager is worried about first kiss
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Parenting: Car crash traumatised son?
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Parenting: When is it time to ditch the soother?
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Parenting: How important is baby-proofing?
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Parenting: 6 year old is still wetting the bed
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Parenting: Child won't open up about divorce
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Parenting: What should I do about pocket money?
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Parenting: Putting kids to bed is a nightmare!
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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Parenting: Is it bad to shout at my child?
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Parenting: My children constantly fight
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Parenting: Should I give my child a phone?
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Parenting: Child spends hours on video games
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Parenting: Daughter wants Communion - we don't
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Parenting: Nighttime toilet anxiety
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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Parenting: Son has a short fuse
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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Parenting: Siblings who don’t get along!
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Parenting: My daughter is hoarding sweets
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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Parenting: My son is conscious about his height
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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Parenting: My husband has a favourite child
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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Parenting: Dealing with phone addiction
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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Parenting: My child wants the dog in the bed!
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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Parenting: Birthday Party Politics
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Parenting: My child points at bald men!
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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Parenting: When is my child old enough for video games?
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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Parenting: My son keeps picking his nose!
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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Parenting: My son googled my cancer diagnosis
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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Parenting: Should I let my daughter join Snapchat?
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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Parenting: My child isn’t making friends
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Parenting: My child is anxious about sleepovers
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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Parenting: I think my son is doing drugs
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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Parenting: My child has three showers a day
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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Parenting: Daughter will only eat pink food
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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Parenting: My daughter is obsessed with being popular
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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Parenting: Teenagers won’t do what they’re told!
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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Parenting: Is my child ready for secondary school?
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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Parenting: Leaving Cert Holiday Nerves
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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Parenting: My 5 year old still uses a dummy
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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Parenting: My husband doesn’t let my kids watch TV
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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Parenting: How do I tell my kids my husband cheated?
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May 29, 2024 |
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Parenting: How do I introduce alcohol to my son?
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May 22, 2024 |
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Parenting: My son is terrified of an upcoming operation
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May 15, 2024 |
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Parenting: Twins have meltdown at bedtime
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May 01, 2024 |
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Parenting: My teenager is obsessive about exams
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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Parenting: My 3 year-old throws a tantrum without my phone
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Parenting: My son doesn’t want to have a relationship with his biological father
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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Parenting: I am trying to forge a better relationship with my partner's children
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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Parenting: How do I prepare my child for a new school?
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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Parenting: My daughter keeps sticking her tongue out
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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Parenting: Should I Have My Child Assessed ?
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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Parenting: My son has decided to become a vegan
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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Parenting: My daughter is a closed book
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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Parenting: My daughter has low self esteem
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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Parenting: My teenage son is having some behavioural issues
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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Parenting: How do I explain my brother's sexuality to my daughters?
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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Parenting: My 5-year-old doesn't want a new dog since ours passed
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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Parenting: Is my child overly health conscious?
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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Parenting: My 16-year-old set up a dating profile
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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Parenting: My son has gained a tantrum since starting secondary school
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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Parenting: My daughter has overachieving friends
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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Parenting: My son is afraid of Santa Claus
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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Parenting: My daughter doesn't like activities
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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Parenting: My sons are constantly fighting
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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Parenting: My daughter gets in a trance while watching TV
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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Parenting: My rebellious son got his tongue pierced without permission
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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Parenting: 'Is my daughter pretending to be shy?'
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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Parenting: My son refused to dress up for Halloween
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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Parenting: My son throws tantrums when playing team sports
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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Parenting: My daughter is struggling being brought up bilingual
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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Parenting: My daughter misses her older sister who is on Erasmus
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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Parenting: My daughter has developed a fear of the weather
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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Parenting: Our toddlers behaviour is worrying us
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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Parenting: My child doesn't like their new teacher
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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Parenting: My 3-year-old keeps asking 'why'
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Aug 30, 2023 |
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Parenting: My son is upset over his size
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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Parenting: My son wants to drop out of school
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Aug 16, 2023 |
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Parenting: My daughter won't stay in digs for college accommodation
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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Parenting: Our daughter is dating our son's best friend
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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Parenting: My daughter expresses her anger by screaming
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Jul 19, 2023 |
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Parenting: I'm worried my son is addicted to video games
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Jul 12, 2023 |
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Parenting: My husband snaps at our son when he's bold
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Jun 28, 2023 |
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Parenting: My teenage daughter wants to meet her Dad for the first time
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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Parenting: My daughter is self harming
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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Parenting: My 11-year-old son has shaved his armpits
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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Parenting: My 4-year-old becomes distraught when he doesn't win
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May 30, 2023 |
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Parenting: My 5-year-old gets upset and hurts himself
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May 10, 2023 |
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Parenting: How do I chose the right school for my son?
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May 03, 2023 |
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Parenting: My teenager makes hurtful comments to me
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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Parenting: My 5-year-old is unsure about their gender
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Parenting: My daughter has smelly feet
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Apr 12, 2023 |
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Parenting: My 14-year-old stole from a shop
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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Parenting: My toddler is afraid of bathing
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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Parenting: My 6-year-old has a fear of soap
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Mar 22, 2023 |
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Parenting: Should I let my son make his communion, against my beliefs?
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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Parenting: My son doesn’t want his sister around
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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Parenting: My 3-year-old can't keep his hands out of his pockets
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Parenting: My daughter fears starting school
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Feb 22, 2023 |
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Parenting: Encouraging my 8-year-old to be more positive
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Feb 15, 2023 |
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Parenting: My daughter no longer likes sleepovers
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Feb 08, 2023 |
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Parenting: My four-year-old son doesn't like herself
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Feb 01, 2023 |
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Parenting: I can't stop my two-year-old screaming
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Jan 25, 2023 |
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Parenting: My son doesn't get on with my wife
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Jan 11, 2023 |
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Parenting: How to tell our daughter she had an older sister
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Jan 04, 2023 |
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Parenting: My 9-year-old keeps wetting the bed
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Dec 21, 2022 |
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Parenting: My 16-year-old hoards food
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Dec 14, 2022 |
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Parenting: My 8-year-old niece is gaining weight
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Dec 07, 2022 |
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Parenting: Concerning comments in my daughter’s notebook
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Nov 30, 2022 |
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Parenting: My daughter is grieving the death of her cat
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Nov 23, 2022 |
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Parenting: My son is sensitive about his weight
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Nov 16, 2022 |
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Parenting: My son has a BO problem
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Nov 09, 2022 |
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Parenting: My 3-year-old keeps making herself sick
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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Parenting: My son has a fear of Halloween
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Oct 26, 2022 |
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Parenting: I didn't let my eight-year-old son say goodbye to his dying grandfather
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Oct 19, 2022 |
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Parenting: My 14-year-old is doing drugs with his friends
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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Parenting: 'My son's guard is always up because of past bullying'
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Oct 05, 2022 |
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Parenting: My daughter struggles to interact with other children
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Sep 28, 2022 |
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Parenting: Should I try phase out my daughter's imaginary friend
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Sep 21, 2022 |
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Parenting: 'Is my son especially lazy?'
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Sep 14, 2022 |
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Parenting: I'm worried my son isn't happy in our family
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Sep 07, 2022 |
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Parenting: My four year old is displaying self harming behavior
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Aug 31, 2022 |
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Parenting: My adult son is always asking for money
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Aug 25, 2022 |
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Parenting: My teenager spends too much time on her phone!
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Aug 17, 2022 |
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Parenting: My daughter is homesick
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Aug 10, 2022 |
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Parenting: My daughter has sensory issues
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Aug 04, 2022 |
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Parenting: My daughter is terrified of doctors!
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Jul 28, 2022 |
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Parenting: My daughter wont go to preschool!
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Jul 20, 2022 |
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Parenting: My son cant stop smelling everything!
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Jul 13, 2022 |
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Parenting: Should my nephew be sharing with his parents not me?
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Jul 06, 2022 |
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Parenting: My niece is struggling because of her mothers addiction
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Jun 29, 2022 |
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Parenting: My separation is hurting my relationship with my kids
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Jun 22, 2022 |
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Parenting: My daughter has lost all her friends
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Jun 15, 2022 |
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Parenting: I feel like I'm failing my teenager
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Jun 08, 2022 |
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Parenting: Why has my son become mean?
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Jun 01, 2022 |
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Parenting: Digital Devices
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May 05, 2022 |
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Parenting: I worry about my daughter when my son leaves for boarding school
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Apr 27, 2022 |
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Parenting: My grandson is gay and I’m struggling with it
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Apr 20, 2022 |
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Parenting: My 11-year-old son is being seriously bullied
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Apr 13, 2022 |
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Parenting: How do I comfort my grandchild after her parents separation
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Apr 06, 2022 |
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Parenting: My husband sneaks treats to the kids
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Mar 30, 2022 |
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Parenting: How can I stop my son losing confidence over his teeth?
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Mar 23, 2022 |
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Parenting: I hate my son's name
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Mar 16, 2022 |
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Parenting: How do I help my child with bulimia?
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Mar 09, 2022 |
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Parenting: I caught my teenager smoking
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Mar 02, 2022 |
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Parenting: My son’s best friend is mean to him
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Feb 23, 2022 |
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Parenting: My daughter doesn't want to hug me
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Feb 16, 2022 |
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Parenting: My 17-year-old has got a tattoo and it’s horrendous
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Feb 09, 2022 |
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Parenting: Should I consider censoring my kid's content?
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Feb 02, 2022 |
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Parenting: My daughter has a fear of germs
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Jan 26, 2022 |
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Parenting: 'No presents' birthday party policy
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Jan 19, 2022 |
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Parenting: My 10-year-old son has decided he’s an atheist
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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Parenting: Is it okay to accompany my 13-year-old on her date?
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Jan 12, 2022 |
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Parenting: How do I get my son out of his Spiderman costume?
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Jan 05, 2022 |
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Parenting: We now don't like our daughter's name, what do we do!?
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Dec 15, 2021 |
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Parenting: My 13 year old refuses to go to school
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Dec 08, 2021 |
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Parenting: My husband threw out my daughter's favourites toy...
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Dec 01, 2021 |
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Parenting: Should I move my son to a new school?
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Nov 24, 2021 |
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Parenting: My 4 year old has begun the 'Why' phase...
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Nov 17, 2021 |
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Parenting: ''I fear my kids are sad with the situation they're in''
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Nov 10, 2021 |
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Parenting: My 6 year old still puts non food items in his mouth...
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Oct 20, 2021 |
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Parenting: I think my 8 year old is being bullied...
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Oct 06, 2021 |
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Parenting: My 20 month old has severe separation anxiety
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Sep 29, 2021 |
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Parenting: ''I don't know what the point is of me in our family''
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Sep 15, 2021 |
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Parenting: My husband wants to get our baby circumcised...
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Sep 01, 2021 |
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Parenting: My 5 year old is petrified of the dark...
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Aug 25, 2021 |
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Parenting: My little boy really loses his temper...
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Aug 11, 2021 |
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Parenting: My 7 year old son doesn't want a sibling...
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Aug 04, 2021 |
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Parenting: How do I help my 3 year old deal with grief?
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Jul 28, 2021 |
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Parenting: My 9 year old nephew is out of control
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Jul 21, 2021 |
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Parenting: My 6 year old cant control her emotions
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Jul 14, 2021 |
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Parenting: My two-year-old daughter refuses to brush her teeth
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Jul 07, 2021 |
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Parenting: My daughter is aggressive with her younger sister
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Jun 30, 2021 |
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Parenting: My 5 year old is very insecure
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Jun 23, 2021 |
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Parenting: My 4 year old has us walking on eggshells
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Jun 09, 2021 |
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Parenting: My 11 year old has started hitting himself
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Jun 02, 2021 |
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Parenting: ''How should I explain puberty to my son?''
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May 26, 2021 |
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Parenting: My 5 Year old worries a lot
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May 19, 2021 |
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Parenting: My 3 year old daughter has to touch everything
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May 12, 2021 |
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Parenting: My 4 year old is having toilet problems
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May 05, 2021 |
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Parenting: My 5 year old keeps using undesirable language
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Apr 28, 2021 |
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Parenting: My 14 year old daughter smokes, drinks & took our car
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Apr 21, 2021 |
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Parenting: My 5 year old is terrified of bees
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Apr 14, 2021 |