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I'm clashing with my grown up daughter,
I would like some advice on how to approach my daughter without it turning into a full scale row. The problem as i see it is this. She is 20 y/old. We all work full time, she pays housekeeping to her mum. Its her inability to clear up behind & general thoughtless attitude. This is some of the things that have annoyed me…
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4 yr old wants to read-how?
My 4 ry old son wants me to teach him to read, I am dyslexic and don't want to teach him as I sometimes struggle myself, I don't mind paying a reading teacher or the other alternative is kumon but he is to young for it. any ideas?
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A spot of mother in law trouble
I posted on here a few weeks ago about my MIL and the fact that she undermines me a bit when it comes to dealing with my two month old baby. I got loads of helpful answers and I have to say, things have improved. However...... One of the things I mentioned previously was that I use washable nappies. MIL has taken to buying…
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HELP - splitting up, not married but have daughter
hi, can anyone help? I am about to split up from my boyfriend, we have a 3 year old daughter. I work 3 days a week earning £1000 a month, £550 of that pays for nursery, then I pay for my car, fuel, food shopping, a loan that I had years ago, my daughter's things, swimming lessons etc, gym membership - so I am left with…
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Barking dog
It's mine :eek: how can I get him to be quiet? It's not anxiety, he's territorial... i.e. he'll hear some one outside and he's off.. and beeing a 5st male bull terrier he has a pair of lungs on him. It's never been a problem before but I have moved and the next door neighbours are in all day so I can not keep him quiet…
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Leapfrog baby
Hi Woolies have a really good bundle offer on their leapfrogs. My daughter is 11 months and I was considering getting the littletouch Leapfrog (suitable from 6 months to 36 months). I was just wondering if anyone had any experience of it and if its worth it. Its £38 for the machine and 2 books. I know the older ones are…
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Very sad situation advice needed please.
I had a phone call tonight to let me know one of the ladies from school has just lost her partner.He was taken ill suddenly and cause of death was an aneurism.He was only 30 with 3 young children.His partner is obviously devastated but on top of this she is having problems with her partners family who he was estranged…
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Should I say or should I go ??
I need a sound board whether i am unreasonable or not. My wife and I have been married for 17 years but together since teenagers. We have a large mortgage and personal debts. I had depression over the years but last year had a breakdown. Over the last year i had to build my self up and we had councilling too. The debts are…
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oops, just upset other half :(
I have just totally put my foot in it :( I control the finances, we are not in debt but I like to know where we are with money. I just checked our current account and noticed that DH has been taking £10's out here there and everywhere, still using his card in the shops and we have cash at home anyway so I was a little…
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Amniocentesis
Hi, I am booked in for an amniocentesis tomorrow, and am getting more and more worried about it! Has anyone else had one, and what was it like? Did you have any problems during or after it, do you regret having it done? A few days ago I was certain that I was doing the right thing (for me/my family/situation etc) and clear…
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Free flashcards for all ages
Hi all, Apologies if this has been posted before, but I couldn't find anything. Anyway, I have been searching the internet for flashcards for my 21 month old and came across a couple of good sites. Although one of them is an American site so a couple of things are spelt differently (i.e. color) or aren't really relevant…
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Reuseable nappies + tights
Where can I get baby tights which are big enough to go over the reuseable nappy, and manage to not look like Nora Batty on the leg please? I don't want to spend a fortune trying different brands when others can point me in the right direction! Thanks
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What books to read to my daughter?
i would like to get my daughter some books to read to her at night . she is 21 months old and is picking up on words very fast now. she has read so far: Gruffalo (the 2 out), Room on the Broom and Tickle Monster. are there any other books that mums or dads recommend are any good that i could get from amazon or any other…
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Prams, cots and baby gear!
Hi all Im due to give birth to my first child in mid December, does anybody know where i could buy good quality cots, bedding, clothing and baby gear? I'm on a low income, my partners a student and though id prefer branded gear on the cheap or good quality, comfortable cheap stuff which isnt branded (if that makes sense!…
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online sources for 2nd hand baby/childrens stuff?
Hi Apart from ebay & Amazon marketplace does anyone know of any other online 2nd hand sources for baby stuff? I am looking for a cheap sleeping bag for a 18 month old plus which I can butcher to make suitable for use in the car seat...a grobag "multi function" one is £27!!!!! :eek: Thanks:wave:
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4 year old activity help
i am looking for clubs/activities to do for my 4 year old,he will be five in december he has started karate and like that,but wondering what else is available for that age group what do your kids do after school?
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Botched termination-urgent help!
My friend discovered that she was pregnantabout 9 weeks ago, she had a detailed scan at 8 weeks as one of her daughters is disabled. It turned out that the man she was with left her, she then decided that she couldn't continue on her own, and was booked in for a termination. She has a pessery and started bleeding straight…
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financially trapped in relationship
hope this is an appropriate board to poat on, really have to get this off my chest so please excuse me if i go on! the title of the thread says it all really. i really cant see a way out.i dont earn much although i do work full time, i think i might be able to get a small motgage but actually buying a little place means i…
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Hypnosis
Hi there Has anybody tried hypnosis to help them sleep I live in the Tonbridge (Kent)area. There are a lot of them out there but how to pick one who is effective Thanks
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Help - Stray Cat tested positive for FIV
Hi I don/t know if anyone can help or has any ideas but we are in a awful dilemma. There has been a little black and white cat roaming around where my parents live - he has a really sore eye and generally just looked like he needed a good home! My Mum and Dad already have a cat but last week even though they were not…