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We reveal why children like to embarrass their parents

November 29, 2011

Well, it’s that time again: WTF Wednesday, where your best questions meet my worst answers. Today’s question comes from Anna Nonamus (@AnnaNonamus). She runs a blog called Because You’re a Moron (I think she was talking about me but I can’t prove it). Anna asks: Dear IBMP, Why do kids have to be embarrassing ass#*&$@s in […]

When your son thinks anywhere close to the potty is good enough

November 22, 2011

Welcome to the eighth instalment of WTF Wednesday, where I have have a blog and that makes me qualified to answer your questions. Today’s question comes via Twitter from John Willey (@DaddysinCharge) at Daddy’s in Charge? and was seconded by Scott (@ThisDaddys_Blog) from This Daddy’s Blog who write: Dear IBMP, Is there a way to get your son […]

An IBMP exclusive: getting your child to pick up their toys

November 15, 2011

Welcome to the seventh instalment of WTF Wednesday where you spent more time thinking up a question than I spent thinking up an answer. Today’s question comes to us from Lorna via the blog, who writes: Dear IBMP, How do I get my son to pick up his toys? Note: my son is 25 and lives […]

Surviving a department store tantrum

November 8, 2011

Welcome to the sixth instalment of WTF Wednesday where the advice is totally free and worth every penny. Today’s question comes to us from ThinLine via the blog, who writes: Dear IBMP, Here’s my question: how do you handle it when your toddler decides to have a tantrum in the middle of a department store? […]

6 important considerations before you start to procreate

November 1, 2011

Welcome to the fifth instalment of WTF Wednesday where there are no stupid questions. I can’t make the same promise about the answers, however. Today’s question comes from an anonymous person, via one of the search engines, who writes: Dear IBMP, What are the things to be considered to be a parent? It’s great […]

How to stop your daughter from getting that piercing

October 25, 2011

Welcome to the fourth instalment of WTF Wednesday where we’re questioning life’s most pressing answers. Today’s question comes from Totsymae (@totsymae) who writes: Dear IBMP, I have a 15 year old daughter, constantly asking to get piercings. I allowed an extra ear piercing. What’s the best way to dissuade her from that navel piercing she […]