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Fathers right for regular contact
What can my partner do to get regular access to his son. Every other month his ex decides that he can't have access for no valid reason. We have just had a baby together and my 3 other children live with us. She constantly dictates to him; here are a few examples:- when I was pregnant and was very ill and high dependency…
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Childs name been changed without notifying father
My partner had a son in 2002 and his ex changed his surname without seeking permission even though he is named on the birth certificate is this legal? He found out the day after it happened and she paid to get it done so it was premeditated by her (it cost her £86, alot for someone on benefits). He regulary has his son…
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How much do you pay a babysitter?
We have decided to use a friend's daughter as a babysitter and give grandparents a break - all very reliable and we are happy now children are 9 & 7, to go out more often. But - how much does anyone pay their babysitter? And for how long?
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counselling online
Hi, Can anyone point me in the right direction, im feeling very low, lost abd generally in need of support. I'm housebound - can anyone reccomend a counsellor/therapist who offers sessions online? Thank you. P
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online counselling
Hi, Can anyone point me in the right direction, im feeling very low, lost abd generally in need of support. I'm housebound - can anyone reccomend a counsellor/therapist who offers sessions online? Thank you. P
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to move or not to move
We really want to move to a new part of the country , but my son has just chosen his options for next year. How will this affect him if he started a new school in September ? Part of the reason I want to move now is to avoid disrupting his GCSE'S. Would it be a mistake to move now ???
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Dance class concerns - ballet modern and tap, advice needed please
Hi just after some advice please, my SIL has been dancing since the age of 2 1/2, she is now 10, her dance examination board is ISTD. In ballet she only has her pre-primary, modern she has primary and tap she is at grade 1. Is this right, The whole school seems very far behind as they have not done any exams for 5 years…
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Environmentally friendly wipes with dispence easily
Pampers work perfectly where it sticks just right so that you can pull one out and the next one just pops out half way ready for you to grab the next one .. all a one hand action. But I don't want to use pampers but want a eco friendly biodegradeable with little/no chemical version. Tried nature bott's & also EarthFriendly…
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Cheapest way to revamp wardrobe?
I recently had a baby and am fed up of wearing jogging bottoms etc so want to revamp my wardrobe so I'll be able to feel like a woman again and not a fat frumpy mum... whats the cheapest way to do this apart from Ebay?? Going to look round some charity shops when I get chance but are there any other ways?
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DIY Divorce
I know there is probably an urban ledgend, but I've heard stories of DIY Divorces, but I've not found any sites that can offer this. I have spoken to my solicitor and he recons it would cost me at least £3500. I can't afford that! We have a Deed of Seperation that outlines financial obligations etc and the custody of our…
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Difference between a cot mattress and a mattress for older child?
Hi all, We have bought a 2nd hand cot/bed which came with a brand new bed mattress but having not had the baby yet, will obviously need a cot mattress before baby graduates to the bed mattress! 2 questions: 1. Whats the difference between a cot mattress and a bed mattress when the size will be identical?? 2. Where can we…
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Quinny Speedi SX or Buzz (or even Zapp?)!
Well 26 weeks and all is still going well.... After reading all the reports and many, many posts on here; we are off to actually try a few buggys today. We have decided on a 3 wheeler (have dog will be in woods etc). Top of our shopping list is the Which top of the list Quinny Speedi SX. We will try in store (£180) buy on…
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Pre-school workers get paid peanuts...!!!
I've recently become a committee member of my dd's pre-school and I went to my 2nd meeting last week where a pay rise was discussed for the staff. It turned out to be a miserly 15p per hour!!! I also learned some other shocking facts as well... The supervisor said that she earned £7.40 per hour. To which I exclaimed…
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Parenthood and cost
I do not know if many people saw the money programme yesterday.It was saying to bring a child up costs £100, 000 on average until your child is 21. Which is the cost of some sports car. But surely whilst a child may make you penniless it is way better than a a car.
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The Increbible Increasing Nursery Fee
Can anybody offer me some advice around my Son's nursery and their belief that parents are bottomless moneypits (which is surely my sons perogative)? My son has been going to nursery 1 day a week since he was around 6 months old. Back then it was owned and run by a couple who set it up as a retirement business. The old…
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New Career needed!!!
I am 30 and have two young children and am so bored with my job, I work in customer services part time evenings and although it is a good wage I just want to do something different............. Trouble is I just dont know what. I didn't go to uni (did get a GNVQ from college though) so most career changes would be out…
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Help with sticky separation
My mother and step father have just recently separated and immediately after the separation things were quite amicable. He'd moved in with a friend, and gave her the neccessary amount of space, claiming that he wouldnt start seeing solicitors etc for a few months. Suddenly then things started turning nasty, and now it…
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Mothers day and wivies
I am sure this problem is not a unique one faced by many Fathers and 2nd wivies all over the place as well as my friend. He is now married to his 2nd wife with who he has a baby about a year old with. He has a first wife too who he has a son about 3 years old with. Clearly a 3 year old can not buy his Mum a card and a…
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Your experiences in introducing child to real dad.
I'm asking this to get different peoples opinions. My friends daughter who is 14 has asked her mum questions about her real dad and that she would like to meet him. So she said ok she will write to him and they will go from there. She was surprised to get an email a day after he would have got the letter saying that he was…
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Ideas for cheap places to go with children...
walks, visits etc for people with family ...
