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Biting at Nursery
I know this is not Moneysaving but i need to ask a question to a lot of parents. My daughter has been bitten twice within a week at Nursery and my first instinct is to take her out but i know that if i take her to another Nursery there is no guarantee the kids there will not be worse, biting and kicking for example. What…
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Times tables games
For some reason, which I have yet to fathom, my son is struggling with his times tables. He knew most of them when he was in year 3 (now year 5) but since then it's fallen apart a bit and I need to help him 'catch up' again plus learn the nasty ones - 7's and 8's. He is happy to fill in the full times table squares and…
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Divorce settlement: Possesions
i Am divorced female and my husband hA a number of possesions which belong to me (furniture LCD TV) etc. Obviuosley i am entitled to get them back via a court but many of the possesions may have deteriated in value. Is there anyway i can demand the value of the possesions rather then the possesions themselves.
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Does anyone know if the opticians are open today?
My DD has got her first black eye :rolleyes: bouncing on the trampoline. She has woke up saying her eye is blurry, but specsavers phone is just ringing and ringing. Does anyone know if opticians are open today? Thanks
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Help Needed with Home Made Toddler Nappies!
Can anyone help? I'm desperately trying to cut back on nappies as we're broke at the minute and my 2.5yr old refuses to toilet train. I'm using Tesco Value disposables during the day and Tesco own at night but that's still expensive over time when you add it all up (£12 - £15 a month). So, I just won 6 large nappy wraps…
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Kids Swimming Towels
Has anyone seen any kids poncho style swimming towels for older kids. Mine have got the ones that you generally see everywhere for about £3, generally suitable up to 5ish. Was wondering if you could get them in a bigger size for bargain money? Our swimming pool and changing rooms are on different levels, so would rather…
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My Marriage is Over - What Next?
I have endured 27 years of verbal and emotional abuse from my OH, it is spilling over into our 20 year old son being disrespectful to us and has done for 4 years and I am not getting support from my OH about it, in fact I get verbally attacked when I try to sort it and he does nothing about it. Basically I am being…
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Driving Schools South Manchester
I'm looking for recommendations of driving schools in the Didsbury/Withington area for my girlfriend. I don't know anyone who has learnt to drive in the area so am unsure of who to go with. I'm looking for a really experienced instructor who is calm and patient!
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I wanna find nappies for premature babies with the least leakage
My daughter has got twin boys who only weigh 4.85 lb and 4.91 lb. At the moment she is using Pampers nappies size Micro for 2 - 5lb Huggies Preemies nappies for babys up to 6 lb They both leak at least twice a day on each baby, causing a lot of extra washing. I would appreciate it if anyone has used nappies for premature…
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Best breast pads and maternity pads?
I want to know which maternity pads people have used and how many does a girl need after birth for say, the first few weeks? Also , did people use re-usable breat pads or disposable? How much do these things cost? Is cheapest best? If so , where to buy from? Sorry for grim post, but I don't know where to start...
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Financial agreements.... after divorce / any help
Are there any basic formula's out "there" which the law uses to asses and agree the financial settlement when a couple seperate, then divorce?? I have been seperated almost a year, she/I are now looking to get divorced the easiest way. However, neither of us has a clue as to what is right and fair in terms of a financial…
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How to encourage child to join in
Hi. I have 2 sons, 7 and 4. They are quite different (of course!), the older being very articulate, good at literacy, art and full of ideas. He learned to talk early but is about as good at games as I am... He goes to Beavers once a week. My younger son was standing up before he could sit up properly :rolleyes: (5 months…
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How does the average couple afford children?
I've lived by myself for 4 years and managed comfortably. Now bf and I are buying a house together and times are changing. However in order to afford this new house, just a average 3 bed semi, we are having to budget quite seriously because:- 1. Bf has some debts, which he is paying off but will take a further 2.5 years.…
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To split or not to split ?????
This is the big question.... I am 50 50 at the moment and would like your opinions. A brief history, 2006 met a man fell pregnant instantly! He decided to give up sh*tty job that he had travelling and come and live with me and baby in 2007. Has good job and is not shy of work wages are quite good. The problem...(as some of…
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Childcare Costs
I don't have the first clue as to how much it costs, as I am only 15 weeks pregnant, but just trying to work out if it would be worth me going back to work full time (I don't really want to, but me and the boss had the old "When are you leaving? Are you coming back?" chat today). I earn a reasonable wage and more than my…
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Helping Teen choose College
My daughter is about to go into year 11 and has started looking into which college she wants to go to Has anybody any advice on what we should be looking for? She wants to study A levels and go on to Uni. I have no idea - are their league tables? Ofsted reports etc? Also does anybody know if you get free bus passes or will…
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Counselling for verbal abuse - does it work?
I'm a regular poster And i'm embarrassed to admit that my oh verbally abuses me. The last incident was on thursday night and i have told him i have finally had enough of his behaviour, as i deserve better. I have told him to get help urgently or i am selling our house and divorcing him. I don't say anything i don't mean so…
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Pliko Mamas Papas Pramette
i really want the above pramette but can't seem to find it at a reasonable price. i don't want the car seat, but need a pramette which faces me. looked on ebay but the still go for quite a lot and as my baby is 2 months old i dont have time to wait for a bargain to come along. anybody help me?
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Simple Tests Before You Decide To Have Children
FOLLOW THESE 14 SIMPLE TESTS BEFORE YOU DECIDE TO HAVE CHILDREN Test 1 Women: To prepare for pregnancy, put on a dressing gown and stick a beanbag down the front. Leave it there for 9 months. After 9 months remove 5% of the beans. Men: To prepare for children, go to a local chemist, tip the contents of your wallet onto the…
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Genealogy
Hi I am researching my family history and have got a LONG way back on one side as fortunately I had a bit of info on one side and managed to link up to a family that has been researched a lot. On my father's side though I can't get past my grandparents. I have found their places of birth etc. from the records on…