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iVillage Voices - real life stories

Feeling stuck or unsure which way to go? Why not get a variety of opinions on a subject to see the bigger picture. Get topical and informative advice here from members of iVillage on a range of topics from relationships to financial issues

Juggling nursery and the West End

Zoe Tyler is well known for her role as a celebrity voice coach and panelist on Any Dream Will Do but she is also a single mum who combines looking after son Jake with her many professional commitments

My potty hell

Fiona Gibson tells us about the nightmare that was potty training her children and gives advice about making it easier

Parenting questions answered

Parenting expert Helen Brown, author of Parenting for Dummies (Wiley, #14.99), joined iVillage for a chat

Phonics: To read or not to read?

There has been a lot of debate about whether to start teaching pre-schoolers to read. If done in the right way, why shouldn't the basics of reading (and writing) be introduced?

Potty accidents due to stress?

Potty trainin: Potty accidents due to stress

Potty training

Potty trainin: How to get toddler to know when to go

Sporting prodigies

Could your child be Britain's next big hope for the Wimbledon tennis championships? Hilary Pereira explains how to nurture a budding sports superstar

Teaching your children not to hit

Toddle: Teaching your children not to hit

Toilet training

Toilet training ? getting out of nappie