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  • Picking Schools

    Afternoon! I have a friend looking to move to Austin before their kiddo starts Kindergarten. They were set on Eanes but with all the recent announcements (Valley View closing, Spanish immersion struggling) they are expanding their search. Anyone have intel on this either in Eanes or elsewhere in Austin? They are open to public or private school. Thanks!
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  • Bra Life after Babies

    What is your FAVORITE bra that you've found now that you're left with your post-baby boobs? Like...actual bra...not a bralette or a sports bra...
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  • Does anyone have a good evening mocktail recipe?

    I've stopped drinking, but find myself missing the ritual of an evening glass of wine.
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  • Pelvic Floor PT ?

    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.
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  • Am I at war?! Neighbors dog shitting in our new yard.

    I keep waking up to huge dog dumps in my front yard at our new house. I have a camera so I know it is one our new neighbor’s dog who I haven’t met yet. I’m talking about a big dog here…front and center in the front yard. Is this a declaration of war and how should I approach this matter? FYI I love dogs, grew up with them, had a crazy border collie that ran wild and terrorized neighbors houses, etc. That was in the 90s though. How do yall handle this?
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  • One of my kids does not listen. Fearful i'm raising a disrespectful kid

    One of my kids does not listen. It's embarrassing and I have no idea what to do. Do I hire a parenting coach? do i put him on adhd medication? I'm worried about the road we're heading down. He's a good kid with kind heart, just will not listen. 8yrs old
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  • Friends? FOMO?

    Truthfully, I have next to no energy for anything except enjoying my hubs and kids and feel like they are wonderful friends, partners in crime, and this family-centric chapter is exactly what I want to be doing. But. That part of me who has always been a little insecure about making and keeping friends is having a hard time. We didn't know anyone when we moved here and have a few friends, but mostly just ancillary acquaintances. I definitely try, but it is hard to make friends in this chapter and hard to keep up with the "maintenance" to foster those friendships into something deeper with kids and life. Sometimes, I see other people with much tighter friend/mom/couple groups (especially doing things together with their fam) or find myself not invited to gatherings within our circle and feel left out. I also know as the kids get bigger, a lot of our friendships may be dictated by what they like, which families they want to hang out with, and who is in their class, etc., but I still can't shake the feeling. Anyone have thoughts?
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  • What do you wish your friends without kids knew?

    As someone who doesn't currently have kids, I would love to know how to actively support my friends that do. I never want to be in the way because I know the "sometimes it's just easier to do it myself" is a real thing.
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  • 6 year old boy - help getting himself dressed

    How in the world does my 6 year old boy still not get himself dressed- send help and tips!!!!
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  • Should I go for 4 or 5 kids?

    I have three kids. Twin 4 year olds and a 2 year old. I have always wanted a big family, but life is expensive and my patience is slim. Both of my pregnancies were twins, so the likelihood of having twins again is HIGH. I’m also approaching 35 which increases the chance of twins too. Moms with 4/5 kids, do you have regrets? Is it way more insane than 3 kids? Are there any things that you’ve implemented to make your life easier with so many kids?
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  • I'm so worn out...desperately needing relief!!!!

    I'm just so freaking worn out. I'm exhausted and overfunctioning. I know this but have no idea how to get to a healthier place. I've cut out everything I possibly can. Is this just how it is right now? Small kids, working, wife, mom etc UGH!
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  • Infertility and Ozempic Babies

    Has anyone heard of all the buzz around Ozempic babies and how its helping with infertility?? Would love additional information here.
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  • Family going gluten free…help!

    Our family is going gluten free to support one of my kids health issues. I’ve been putting it off bc it feels like a lot more than I have the mental bandwidth for. Any suggestions, tips, favorite item?
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  • How to deal with cuss words…

    My son has been saying “what the f***”, do we make a big deal and wash his mouth out or ignore or what?!
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  • Karen Read did it.

    Y'all. I've turned this Karen Read trial into my whole personality. I listen to the podcasts while folding laundry, reading court docs in the carpool line like it's Colleen Hoover, and texting my friend group with “new theories” like we’re the FBI. But after ALL that— I think she did it. First, her whole “did I hit him?” spiral? That’s not normal. Like, girl. Either you hit him or you didn’t. The fact that her first instinct is to say she might’ve? OMG the guilt. That’s not how innocent brains work. Second, the broken taillight thing. I cannot wrap my head around how people think cops snuck around during a blizzard to plant her broken taillight in the snow like it’s a Hallmark movie. That’s a stretch. And listen—I love a good small-town cover-up story as much as the next true crime mom. But the idea that 15 cops, plus wives, plus neighbors, plus pets are all in on this massive secret? And no one’s cracked yet? Come on. Also... her vibe? Unhinged. I know grief is messy, but she’s spiraling on a whole other level. One second she’s yelling, the next she’s Googling “how long to die in the cold.” Like... WHAT? I’m not saying she’s evil—I think she was drunk, angry, and made a huge mistake. Then panicked. And now it’s gone way too far to turn back. Anyway... Curious what y’all think. Tell me what makes you think she’s innocent or guilty—I’m still hooked and deep in it. But be nice. I’m just a gal who needs to stop reading about Karen before bed.
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  • Kids are brats - lululemon & Aviator Nation HELP

    Hi! How do we avoid our kids becoming brats?? We live in a nice area of. town, but I want to avoid them growing up thinking its normal to have aviator nation and lulu lemon in elementary school!! Also, my girls do WANT that stuff since all their friends have it. Has anyone successfully navigated these conversations successfully??
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  • How to discipline in public?

    I don't want to shame or embarrass my kid but I also don't want to let it go so they think it's okay behavior. Not sure how to handle it
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  • A toddler (3.5 yr old) who still isn’t okay with his sister being around (2 year old) — how to manage older kid not being okay with littler one?

    A toddler (3.5 yr old) who still isn’t okay with his sister being around (2 year old) — how to manage older kid not being okay with littler one?
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  • Any good shampoo that’s not crazy expensive??

    Help! Apparently I’m not Beyoncé and need more affordable hair product. I have fine/straight hair. Anything out there? Is it being on the grocery store shelves too much to ask?
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  • Do y’all feel this intense dread and nausea when breastfeeding? It only lasts for like 30seconds

    Do y’all feel this intense dread and nausea when breastfeeding? It only lasts for like 30seconds
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