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Parental Alienation Syndrome
Parental alienation syndrome........P.A.S. Has anyone any knowledge of this or been on the receiving end of PAS? PAS usually happens after seperation or divorce, it is where the child/children are turned against one parent by the other. It can happen to both the mother or the father and usually results in contact with the…
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formula feeding - powder vs ready mixed
Hi there Is anyone formula feeding? We'd really appreciate some tips on making up feeds using powder. I've been really ill after section (MRSA), so while I've recovered we've been using ready mixed cartons of formula, but it's costing us about £3 a day now that our LO is taking more milk. We'd like to go over to powder, as…
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idea's for a retirement cake
Apologies if this is the wrong place but.... My nana has asked me to do a cake for her sister - the cake is a HUGE responsibility because their other sister died in April and she was the family cake maker/decorator for 30+ years I took up cake decorating after said aunt got taken ill so she never knew I'd followed in her…
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Urgent help re flying with baby
have already posted under 'travel', but no response yet so I hope you can help me here please? I know there is another thread for flying under the new regulations, but need some urgent advice if you can help.:confused: I am flying for the first time with my baby on Thursday, already nervous about this as it is, and am now…
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essential skills for maths book 1 pls help
My 9 year old son started a new school last week, Day 4 and he is already leaving his homework at school. If anyone has a copy of the above text book and could post the questions for exercise 10 questions 18-30 I would be sooooo grateful. He is worried about going in with homework undone tomorrow as he would get a demerit…
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Working during maternity leave?
Can you work part time for a different company whilst on additional (unpaid) maternity leave? I'm not going back to my current job when I finish OML, partly because I'll be living 200 miles away. I was looking at finding another part time job after my mat leave finishes, to bring in a bit extra cash. If I take additional…
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Writing a will
I wasn't sure where to put this thread, please feel free to move if necessary. I'm having my first baby next year and am having to think about writing a will for the first time. I haven't got much money, but obviously want to make sure it's done properly. What's the best way to go about writing a will? How much…
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Ds starting college.
Hi, My seventeen year old son is starting college tomorrow and I wondered if any students could give me some advice. I dont know whether to make him a lunch or get him to buy lunch in the canteen. How much does an average lunch cost at college? He said he doesnt mind what he does (he is a very sensible 17 year old:A ).…
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Find a missing person
Hi My ex husband has gone missing and has been for nearly two years now, and I am afraid that he may be dead. He is a traveller and was apparantely going to Mexico in November 2004. He has not been heard of since. He had also arranged to meet some friends in Thailand, last year, but did not show up. This is totally not in…
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Sam Learning - online learning, cheaper than home tutor
http://www.samlearning.com/ we've just started using this web site at school for setting the occasional homework and for pupils to revise from. They're giving a 14 day free trial and then for a years subscription it's about £100 for an individual. The site sets and marks the work done by the child, so for parents not as…
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searching for a relative mse way
Im trying to locate a relative for someone else, but want to do it as cheaply as poss. I have a possible address is there a way of using a search engine that you can enter an address to find out who lives there. Tried putting his name in but it doesnt come up with anything, but their is a possibility he is living with…
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Homework- when and how is it done?
Hello My oldest child is returning to school next week and will be going into year 3. He will get 3 lots of homework a week- spelling, reading and times tables. But when is it best to do it, straight after school? After tea? or when little brother in bed- but time getting on by this time- but could do it without…
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Unknown Territory
I'm in quite a predicament really. Turned 19 a month ago, and my life has turned on it's head a fair bit. I used to live with my grandmother, who until 18 months ago was stronger than i am, she had a stroke, and throughout those last 18 months suffered and has now died. My mother came to look after my nan, and so did my…
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Financial Settlement
Hoping for a bit of peace of mind here. I have seperated from OH and we will be divorcing some way down the line. I am the major wage earner and our son will be living with me. For various reasons I will be seeking financial separation from OH and because Mum and I have stumbled across our dream house (with annexe for…
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Great "How To Tell Family We Need To MoneySave" Hunt
What's the problem? You want, or need, to tell your spouse, parent or children that there is a need to save cash and cut back, but you're finding it impossible, they don't want to listen. So how do you convince them it's time to learn how to be a MoneySaver? What to do? I'd like to tap MoneySavers' wealth of experience to…
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Free School transport ..council trying to back out.
I'm looking for help please. I have applied and been granted free school transport for my son who starts secondary school in a few days. I am sitting looking at his lovely bus pass which will be saving me £124 per term. We applied correctly and fulfilled the criteria on the council website - the criteria being.. 'Free…
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Planning to leave - what do I need to do?
I think things are coming to a head between my OH and me. I really want to leave, but don't want to do it at the drop of a hat, I need to plan what I'm going to do, how I'm going to survive with 3 kids on my own. I know I need to open a bank account in my name, and when the time comes to leave, I will change the child…
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Husband left me
My husband walked out on Saturday after 22 years of marriage - don't know what to do - can anyone help.
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I wanna search a missing person
Im trying to locate a missing person does anyone know where I can start with web addresses etc, many thanks
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Property and divorce
I am in the process of a bitter divorce.My husband had an affair with his secretary whilst I was pregnant with no 3 and refused to stop contact with her. He eventually left ame for her a year later. I have 3 small children and I work part time. I have offerred my husband 30% of the assets in the house if he takes the money…