Parenting dilemmas

Parenting dilemma: People keep telling me I'm wrong to breastfeed my toddler

By Rachel Burge, Apr 21, 2010

Q: I am still breasteeding my two year old and have no intention of stopping. I understand that breastfeeding a toddler makes ...

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Parenting dilemma: My partner dresses our daughter inappropriately

By Rachel Burge, Apr 14, 2010

Q: I have a five-year-old daughter with my ex-partner and I am starting to worry about how she is dressing her. On the ...

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Parenting dilemma: Am I wrong not to follow a routine?

By Rachel Burge, Apr 7, 2010

Q: I have a one-year-old daughter and I am a free spirit when it comes to parenting. I don't believe in routine and I think ...

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Parenting dilemma: Am I wrong to combine nursery and a childminder?

By Rachel Burge, Mar 31, 2010

Q: I am in the process of selecting childcare for my one-year-old son as I will soon be returning to work full time. I am ...

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Parenting dilemma: How do I introduce my three-year-old to my new partner?

By Rachel Burge, Mar 24, 2010

Q: I am a single mum of a three-year-old and I have recently got into a serious relationship with a man I totally trust. The ...

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Parenting dilemma: How can I prepare for my baby's arrival on a budget?

By Rachel Burge, Mar 17, 2010

Q: I am having my first baby in three months' time and am starting to buy the things we will need. But I am a little worried ...

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Parenting dilemma: I feel guilty about my regular business trips

By Rachel Burge, Mar 10, 2010

Q: I have just got a new job and it is the job of my dreams. It pays extremely well, offers flexible working and is pretty ...

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Parenting dilemma: I feel guilty for changing my daughter's nursery

By Rachel Burge, Mar 3, 2010

Q: My daughter has been attending nursery for a year. She loves going, but my partner and I are not happy for various ...

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Parenting dilemma: My daughter doesn't interact with her friends

By Rachel Burge, Feb 24, 2010

Q: My daughter is 18 months old. She has an outgoing nature and gets stuck in to the toys and games at nursery and playgroup. ...

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Parenting dilemma: We can't agree on our son being vegetarian

By Rachel Burge, Feb 17, 2010

Q: My partner is a committed vegetarian while I am a meat eater. Normally this is of no consequence, but we are arguing over ...

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Parenting dilemma: I haven't got time to make baby food - should I feel guilty?

By Rachel Burge, Feb 10, 2010

Q: I am a single working mum. My daughter is now six months old and has started nursery, just in time for me to begin ...

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Parenting dilemma: My wife keeps pushing me out

By Rachel Burge, Feb 3, 2010

Q: My wife and I have an eight-week-old daughter. The problem is I am starting to feel very pushed out. My wife is breast ...

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