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Please help childs fancy dress
Hi all, Please please can anyone offer me any advice. My 6 year old has just given me a letter saying she has to go to school dressed as an animal on Wednesday. HAs anyone got any ideas? I am not creative atall and have no money (EEEKKKKKK) SHe is so excited and I am panicking. WHat could I easily dress her as??? ANy ideas…
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Single parent, depression and school attendance..
Please help I am a single parent, have had depression for 10 yrs plus My son is 5yo and coming to the end of his first year at school - reception He got a GLOWING report - I am so proud of him! My problem is that occassionaly, I oversleep - until now I have always called the school and explained, the HT knows I have…
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Serious Bullying at school - advice please
My son is 8yrs old & has been bullied since he was 6yrs. We moved him in year 1( we moved to next village & he seemed young enough to bounce bk) At first things were ok.. he only had a few months before summer hols anyway. When he went bk in yr 2 it all started. He came home with bruises and upset to start with. Then it…
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Nice Keepsake for New Grandson
Hi As the title says, i am looking for something really nice to buy my new and 1st grandson (2 weeks old) I have already bought lots of clothes and practical things for him, have also got both my daughter and her partner a nice present, but I really wanted something special for him, he has already got bank account/premium…
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Enduring Power of Attorney
I hope someone can give me some advice here. I have enduring powers of attorney for both my elderly parents ... or rather I don't yet as the EPAs need to be registered with the Court of Protection and circumstance now means they need to be registered. I know there is a fee for this which is fine, however, the solicitor…
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Does he have rights?
Can't go in to too much detail I've asked bf to move out, hes been here less than a year, only link to house is he is obv named on council tax (rented house) told him he has to be out next week. He can't afford to leave, has no where near to go. He says he has rights to house?
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advice/thoughts on meeting estranged parent?
Just wondered if anybody had been in this situation as well... I'm meeting my father soon, who I've never met before, through his own doing. We have been speaking on the phone for a few days and this has been quite amicable but the more I think about it, I find myself getting mad about things. I just wondered if anyone…
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Childcare dilemma
I return to work in a few weeks from maternity leave, and as there is no place available at my chosen nursery, I have organised a nanny for DS. I found her through a friend of a friend, and as she was in need of work, she offered a reduced rate for the 3 days a week. She's a lovely girl with the patience of a saint, so…
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Williams and Brown
Hi everyone, Sorry - couldn't figure out where to put this! I just bought my partner a pair of smart trousers for interviews from williamsandbrown.co.uk and when I signed up, it said I'd get 10% off my first order as a new customer. I thought that was nice of them, and not an unusual gesture for a company to make, so…
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ASD and lack of support
I feel like I'm at the end of my rope. My son is 17 and was diagnosed with Aspergers 4 years ago. Since then I have tried and tried repeatedly to access some sort of support for him and me with no success. CAMHS weren't interested, SS weren't interested, school weren't interested and now he's at college he still gets no…
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He did turn up.
Just a quick update for those interested. Thanks.
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Argument over Will/Estate
Hi all, Long time lurker first time poster so sorry if this is the wrong section to be posting. My Mum has passed away :( and everything was left to me and my siblings to share out. However, my Mum had a joint debt with her ex-partner and they are threatening to take us to court to get our inheritance to pay off the joint…
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best baby forum/website?
Apart from here ;) what do people think is the best baby forums/websites to join? I'm about 5 weeks pregnant and thought Id maybe join one or two. thanks
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Can you help me with school trousers please?
A family member is looking for school trousers for their daughter. She is 13, has special needs, is 5'6, but needs pull up trousers (elasticated waist) and she can't do buttons. Does anybody have any ideas of where to find some please with a good long length?
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Any of you kiddies suffering from constant moaning?
Just wanted some advice from other parents, my DD6 has become, over the last couple of weeks, a moaning minny! She comes home from school with tales of woe of who said what, such and such shouted at me, etc etc. I think it is due to the end of term coming and they are all getting a bit ratty. She is getting upset by it…
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Possible diabetes and behavior?
My boyfriend of 11 years left me twice this year (we have been separated 3 months now). I dont really want to go in the ins-and-outs as its very complicated (he did have a drunken fling and has since dated a work colleague and if you knew him you would know it was completely out of his character) and I would never really…
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Help needed for hyepractive 8 year old son (inc Handwriting)
My son is 8 years old and has always struggled with handwriting.Long story short, he is verbally and physically hyperactive and impulsive. He is on the go ALL of the time,although he never settles with one game or activity, unless its outside, like football etc.He doesnt sleep well and is very highly strung.He comes out of…
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Social Services Complaint
Hi all. I'm asking this on behalf of a friend. She intends to complain about the treatment she's received by Social Services. However she and her husband do not qualify for legal aid and they don't have money for a solicitor. They took in her nephew on a residency order and from then on it all went downhill with regard to…
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married for 10 years with kid can a temp split work
hi I have been with my partner for ages but need think if the relationship is going to work we need to do a temp split for a motnh or so. has any one done this when they have a young child how does it work. We have been toghter since we were 18 and am thinking a lttle bit of survival on our own may make us appriciate the…
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Friendship Advice
Hello, This is kind of embarassing asking for advice but i think its best asking people who don't know the individuals so they don't give a bias point of view. Basically...I am a girl and I have a guy friend at work. We are 26 years old. We a work collegues (as mentioned) and last few months we became really close friends.…
