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Bit of advice please !!
Well its rather a long story however its stressing me out so other peoples opinions would be much appreciated !! My partners mother was getting custody of a child from within the family. I truly thought this was a bad idea due to seeing her constantly shout, smack and generally be stressed out to the max with the other…
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How is maternity allowance calculated?
Hope this is the right place to ask - sorry if not! I was wondering if anyone knows how government mat allowance (not statutory pay but the allowance for self-employed) is calculated? I have tried the gov website and online calculator but it's no good to me as it just asks for your weekly/monthly earnings, but…
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Playhouse to win
Hello Everyone, There is a great competition on sheds.co.uk/competitions You can win a playhouse!
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Birthday Party
Hi! My DD turns 6 this year and as usual we are holding a party. The problem is - Her birthday is in the first week back to school in September so I need to send the invites out before they break up for the 6 weeks (I dont see any of the other mums during the holiday as we live in a different village to the school) I also…
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What to do about child playing outside and knocking on our door??
I live in a small square of houses with a green grass area in the middle of the square, plenty of the kids who live round here play on the greeny bit and on the street. Now a child how is 5 and a half is out there all the time on his own, and mine who is four and half went to pre school with him last year so they have…
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New born help and advice
My wife and I have a 8 day old son. He is great at feeding and sleeping through the day. But night time comes and he is a disaster trying to get asleep after his feed. Some nights we could be with him for over 4 hours trying to put him down. It has resorted to us putting him into his bouncer to sleep at night as he wont go…
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Budget for teenage son
If I have posted in the wrong place please move. I have opened a bank account for my 14 year old son and it comes with cash/debit card. Want to explain to him the art of budgeting and also give him abit of freedom. Plus do not want him to grow up like his stepsister who is a nightmare with money! Out of this money he will…
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Discount off baby toiletries for Family Holidays
We're helping share Jowsa the Nappy Genie's exclusive 10% discount off your children’s toiletries. Limited offer, which lets the nappy genie deliver to your destination on the day you arrive. Less hassle, stress and packing! offer2013.jowsa.com
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Is child medicine free - even without a doctor's perscription?
Hi I was hoping someone could clarify this for me. The other day someone told me that it's possible to request essential child medicine for free at the pharmacy without a doctor's prescription letter if the pharmacist agrees that it's necessary for the child. I was wondering whether anyone else has heard of this and…
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employing a nanny - advice needed please
we have a 2 year old and a 10 month old who has special needs. nursery won't take the 10 month old (because of his special needs) and i need to return to work in 4 weeks. i think it would be best if i got a nanny to look after the 2 kiddies. it will cost a fortune to hire a nanny, as we will pay her tax/NI/holidays etc. my…
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Do you have any kids stuff you don't need anymore?
List it for sale FREE at kidslocal (dot co dot uk) - No charges or shipping costs like e-bay, you don't need to show your contact details, and you can search for items just a few miles from your postcode. I've managed to sell a few things on there and would definitely use it again :j
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reusable nappies
hi there, my newborn is 8 days old and we have realised that she is using lots of papmers .. is there a suggestion on any reusable nappy products .. i usually buy stuff from amazon .. any help would be appreciated .. thanks
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Aptamil and Cow & Gate I've been conned
Didn't know where to put this I suppose it's for dads too. After searching empty shelves for aptamil anti-reflux milk my daughter rang aptamil and was told to use cow & gate as it is exactly the same milk?? This I could not believe so I rang aptamil myself and used the live chat and rang cow & gate, under various disguises…
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holidays....
Can i ask where you all holiday? I've been saving to hopefully take my girls to eurodisney next year. An acquaintance has booked for next year £1300 for two nights. Im not sure if its the going rate but it seems extortionate for two nights. Dh has said for that price we could probably have a week abroad and he would prefer…
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Do u save for your kids?
Apart from several money boxes filled laying around the house only our eldest dd who had gov £250 has a saving acc. I hav been worrying about family lack of savings for a while.... What is the right amount to save if u hav 3 kids and aren't rich? Is anything better than nothing?my parents never saved for me and at times…
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Doctors sick note - does it have to cover weekend before maternity leave?
Wife currently on sick. Sick note runs to Friday June 6th. Maternity starts on Monday 10th June. Does sick note need to run for Saturday and Sunday too or is it OK to end on the Friday?
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[Online Rewards Chart for Kids] www.rewardschart.com
Hey, if your a parent like me, You will know how difficult it is getting your kids to eat their TEA and do household chores. so i've stumbled upon this website called rewards chart this is such a great site and I feel that I will help out a lot of families who have children of their who like to work towards incentives, be…
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Student Travel Costs?
Hi there - can anyone help? I currently have a 18 year old daughter studying full time at a 6th form which is 7 miles away from us. I have to buy her a weekly pass for her bus which is £26.00 per week. My son is due to start the same college this September - this making the fee to the bus company £52.00 per week. I feel…
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Baby Jogger City Mini GT
Hello! I am in the process of buying a pushchair ready for baby's arrival, and my main criteria is that it isn't too expensive (under £400), and is very light and manouverable as I will struggle with lifting anything to heavy (am just very weak). I've found some good reviews of the Babby Jogger City Mini GT, but just…
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iCandy peach pushchair price?
Has anyone recently bought an iCandy peach with carrycot? I am thinking of getting one and Ive read that you can get these cheaper at the baby show - Im going to enquire the price with John Lewis but has anyone got these cheaper anywhere else recently? We don't need the car seat or adaptor as my brother is buying these for…