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Which double buggy?
Hi all, In a few months time I will be needing to buy a double buggy as I will have an 11-12month old and a newborn! (I know - it's going to be hard!) I have had a little look online and in mothercare at what is available but I still don't know which sort to go for and therefore how much I will need to try to save for it.…
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New Support for parents
A new parents forum has been created recently by a parent for parents. The forum has been designed with families from all walks of life in mind and has various discussion boards for support, advice and general chat. Membership is free. To view the forum, copy and paste below link into your browser:…
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family trees
hi there i wondered if anyone could help me................ I wa nt to research into my family tree, but dont know where to start and which websites are free. kind regards
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Almost 5 year old does not listen!
:mad: Hi all, My little girl started reception last year and will be 5 in August. Basically I am at the end of my tether because she doesn't listen to me and I mean she doesn't listen to a single thing! This can be giving her an instruction like please put your shoes on we are going to school in 5 minutes....today I had to…
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My Step-Dad has died.....
and I am worried that my mum will not get everything she in entitled to. For instance, my Dad used to work for a major high street bank and he has at least one account that the bank haven't mentioned to her, although she is aware that he had it. Can the bank just keep shtum about the account and keep the money? I would…
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Want a baby - See doctor first?
Hello all, I know there are various threads about trying to conceive, once you are pregnant etc. Hubby and I have pretty much made the decision to start trying for a baby. I had mentioned this to my doctor on a previous visit and he said come and see me when you want to come off the pill. My question is, is it a good idea…
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savings an under-16 year old's money
Under Whose Money Is It? Martin says "usually until they're 16 the signatory can still manage and withdraw the cash without the child's approval." Does anyone know a 6%+ fixed rate bond that will let me put in and manage my 14 year old's money without it becoming "my money" and so taxable. Nationwide branch say not…
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8 year old with fears - suggestions on dealing with?
I've got a small issue which I'm a bit on the fence about at the mo' so would appreciate people's opinions. My youngest (8) has ADD. No biggie, she's not on medication and we and the school deal with it just fine with the help of a healthy diet (scared to mention those words after the school thread in discussion, lol :D )…
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passport application
hi all my sister has just rang for some advice, as she is looking to get her first uk passport. now, as we were both brought up in local authority care, we have had no contact with either birth parent since babies. The passport helpline have told her that she needs to know parents dob, and that when she said she did not…
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How do I tell them or...
I made 2 children with my ex hubby, we split a few years back and even though he didnt see them regularly he did see them, but he phoned 3 weeks back saying he didnt want to see them again and I havent heard from him since.... Do I tell the kids that dad has gone, do I not tell them, do I sugarcoat it all. I dont know what…
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HELP want a different pram/buggy
hi, i currently have a graco mosaic buggy for my 8 week old. was thinking about buying a second hand mamas and papas pliko pramette so that he could face me. Having looked around i think that this model only faces mum whilst baby is very little and as my baby is already around 13lbs i don't think i would get use out of it…
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rein/ lead type thingy for a 3 year old
sorry if i have posted in the wrong place but not sue where to post this! hi i have a 3yr old and we are off to portugal next month. I am looking to buy one of those lead ( don't know what else to call them!!) type rein thingys, that you attach to you and your child so she doesnt wonder off at any time. she is far too old…
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Grants for school fees
Hi, I'm considering applying for a bursary for school fees, but the form asks if I've applied for financial assistance from anywhere else. I wasnt aware that there was anywhere else I could apply to for financial assistance - anyone else know? I've googled, but it comes up with loads of other search sites or sites offering…
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how to get your child tested for gifted children
Hi, I have been watching the show child genius and thought i would get my child tested, as she is so bored in school and i want to do my best for her. She is 6 years old and reads fluently, she reads roald dahl books by herself and she is always asking me questions and she spells big words like damaged and receptionist. I…
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Jane's Family Struggles To A Happy Family
Ok... firstly if this is in the wrong place, or I am not allowed to do a diary style thread... then I apologise. By doing this I am hoping to achieve support and encouragement through my time of change... and to possibly help anyone who is going through simular. Some may see my life as perfect already... but it has taken…
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Losing a Best Friend / Relationship Advice
Here goes - I'm fairly anonymous on here and it's always been a good source of advice so thought I would see if there was any words of wisdom from you guys about this kind of thing: So here's the story, apologies for being so long winded... About 3 years ago I met a lady at work and we clicked pretty much immediately…
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Nursery Fees waiting lists
Hi everyone. New to this forum. Just about to enrol our son into nursery but found out most nursery make a NON refundable charge to put our names on the waiting list, and this is regardless whether you actually get a place or not. I understood that it is non refundable even if you pull out of the waiting list! Is this…
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What relation is my ex's cousin to us?
Just a quick Q... I have two DDs by my ex. Ex has a cousin (son of his father's sister) who is a friend of mine. Said cousin is obviously related, albeit a little distantly, to my DDs - second cousins I think, not too sure? - but are me and him related because he's related to my daughters? I think no but then yes. Has no…
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please sign this petition for carers
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Starting School
Right i just thought i'd rack anybodies brains about when my son will starting full time schooling. My ds was 3 back in feb and the school where he will be having his free nursery sessions don't take them in til sept this year. So my question is will he start full time school the following sept when he's 4 and a half or…