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Do people not reply to party invites these days??
Am I REALLY asking too much for people who you invite to a party to actually REPLY?Have things changed that much since I was younger that now people feel free to just show up(or not)as they see fit? We've held a few bday parties now where my kids have literally invited the entire class and every time I've been chasing…
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I feel like I want to run away from my family...
I've been with my partner 11 years, have a 8 yr old son with him & living together 9 yrs. I've suffered with depression on and off for yrs & currently on meds for it. I should be 'happy' with everything I have, so why do I always get this overwhelming feeling of running and never stopping? Anyone else feel like this when…
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5 year old and bike
Hi My now 5yr old got a bike a year ago and struggled a lot with it, she can't seem to pedal very well it looks like a real effort when she tries. Also she says she can't reach and squeeze the brakes. We tried hard and then she was refusing to go on it so we stopped. She was given a scooter and loves it. Now she wants to…
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So confused, need advice!
So the back story is: I have been in a relationship with my SO for almost 5 and a half years. When we met, we worked together. It was just a summer job for me between years 1 and 2 at uni. So after 3 and a half months I moved back to the North East while he stayed in Essex where we're both from. Not long after he got a new…
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Breakfast in bed?
Following on from the lie in thread, How many of you get breakfast in bed?
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14 year old son in a strop-again!
What a boy-I'm totally worn out, lol. Yet again we have had a discussion which has ended up with him thinking that I am over reacting and don't trust him etc. He is best friends with a girl, they spend a lot of time together and that's fine, however tonight he has asked if she can stay over, i have said no and explained to…
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baby bottle question
Hi all, I've just started adding some rice cereal to one of my LO's feeds and the other day bought a new bottle with the appropriate teat. It was a different brand from what I normally use (which is avent, we're on 3 at the mo - but decided to try born free cos it's BPA free) I think LO sucked normally on it at first, got…
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Can he do this????
Just looking for some advice. Seperated from husband 2 months ago. Hadnt been getting on for a long time, but he had been in touch with someone else online before leaving. After being together 7 years, all i got left was a note, such a coward. Anyway, im beginning to have more good days than bad with the immense support i…
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Tips for coping with a second baby
Hi all, My second baby is due in a few weeks time, and DS1 will be 18 months when he or she arrives. Although i can't wait for the little one to make an appearance, i'm starting to feel a little anxious about coping with a newborn AND a toddler. I'm sure those of you on your third and fourth babies (and some even more!)…
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Suggestions for a last minute 21st birthday present
Help! I'm trying to think of a last minute 21st birthday present for a sporty (not that girly) girl. I've put it off because my default option of smellies from Boots or booze won't work and now realise that the party's tomorrow. Help:o
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Hornby for a 6-year-old?
Any opinions about whether Hornby train sets are suitable for a 6.5-year-old? Would he be able to assemble the track himself, and operate the trains with minimal difficulty? Or would something like the Lego train sets be more suitable? I'm struggling to think of Christmas present ideas, short of buying MORE lego models, or…
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Feel like im hitting a brick wall
Hi. Some of you may have read my previous threads about my dd and her behaviour and learning problems. I have now had 3 camhs appts and they went over everything with me and agreed dd shows asd symptoms and seemed to be taking me seriously until they received the e.p report last month which highlighted that dd has serious…
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Help! 8th wedding anniversary tomorrow , what to do ? no money :(
I havent got a bean to spend ,anything i can do that wont cost anything ? I need some kind of surprise to mark the occasion , any ideas ? I cant start making anything out of scraps as she is around all day , if i had any money i could just go and buy some chocolates and flowers or maybe a bit of jewellery , i have about £2…
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Where do you all get stocking fillers from and what do you spend on each item?
Hiya - just out of interest really. I am trying to get myself motivated to finish xmas pressie buying. Have got a fair few of the biggies but i think that what costs me the most (if i actually sat down and worked it out which i am too scared to lol!) is the stocking filler buying! I only put cheap items in, mostly from…
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Had a report from Ed Psych & GCA score
Hello People I am after a bit of advice and views because I feel completely clueless tbh. I received a report from the Educational Psychologist yesterday and it says that DS1 is 'able and gifted'. There is a confusing table of scores and it says he has a GCA of 133, he's 7 and just started juniors. I don't really know what…
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How to help primary children with maths and other homework?
HI all Can anyone recommend to me any websites or other resources for helping / encouraging my children to do their maths and other homework. There are lots of website out there that you subscribe to and they claim to make maths fun and interesting. Has anyone used them? are they worth the money? I have 2 children in the…
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What time do you consider a lie in at the weekends?
Son and I up, OH still having his lie in and so he should not begrudging him he works very hard all week but have been up seems like ages waiting to get the day started:D what time do you get up on a weekend?
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Childcare vouchers? How do they work?
Our company has the scheme but the website is a bit vague, i am a higher tax band payer. I've been on the childcare voucher website and its a bit vague, can anyone explain it to me in laymen terms please. Also if my partner has a childcare scheme also could we both join and unite our vouchers?
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Dealing with school bullies and getting it nipped in the bud..
Would really love some sound advice as im livid...background history we moved to a new village 2 years ago..my son started year 6 and throughout year 6 he was bullied constantly by a fellow pupil.I know now that numerous parents complained about him over a period of time..headmaster did nothing and his excuse every time…
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WWYD? Hospital "negligence"
First off, let me say, I am NOT interested in sueing - before I get flamed for that! ;) On 13th August, after experiencing pain, swelling and finding a lump in my calf, on the advice of the OOH doctor, I attended the Urgent Care Centre, to be assessed for a possible DVT. After seeing three doctors, and having various…
