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Re: Neurodiverse Teenage Girls

I think there is quite a demand for this sort of thing, the question is finding something they all enjoy doing and then organising it. Maybe organise a craft club? Something that encourages conversation.
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Neurodiverse Teenage Girls
Replies: 15
by faybian
Mon Jun 17, 2024 7:38 am

Re: Why won’t Councils mow our public areas? Saving money at our expense.

I absolutely love it! I only wish they would leave more, it allows insects to lay their eggs and breed, including butterflies, and provides an opportunity for wildflowers to produce seeds so there will be more next year. This improved the health and number of pollinators and also provides food for w...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Why won’t Councils mow our public areas? Saving money at our expense.
Replies: 2
by faybian
Mon Jun 17, 2024 7:34 am

Re: Not invited to a girls weekend.

Hi Lou, I'd be tempted to contact the woman who has organised the trip directly and very positivley and say something like 'X told me you finally managed to organise a trip with everyone? I'd love to come along and catch up with everyone! Would that be ok? If so could you let me know the dates and d...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Not invited to a girls weekend.
Replies: 8
by faybian
Mon Feb 26, 2024 6:58 am

Re: Daughter's best friend and family quite religious and she is asking why we don't pray

I'm wondering why your daughter asks you why you don't say prayers when you have made it clear to her that you don't believe in God? I think you have to make it clear to her that you don't believe in God and that the other family do and that is why they carry out certain religious practices. Be clea...
Forum: Childcare
Topic: Daughter's best friend and family quite religious and she is asking why we don't pray
Replies: 30
by faybian
Mon Aug 15, 2022 7:32 am

Re: Sister inherited life changing amount of money but angry my parents want to give me more of their inheritance

I think your sister needs to get a grip. Why does she feel she is being 'punished'? This is about your parents providing for their children, it's not about loving one more than the other. She is your sister and she should care about your welfare. Ideally she should have immediately gifted you some o...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Sister inherited life changing amount of money but angry my parents want to give me more of their inheritance
Replies: 36
by faybian
Mon May 09, 2022 7:55 am

Re: How do I not spend my work holidays with my mum without hurting her feelings?

Start with one thing. If it's your Birthday then tell her actually mum my boyfriend has suggested we go away and I'd like to do that on my birthday. She may be surprised and shocked but it should make her confront reality and realise that you are not a child anymore and things have changed. Once you...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: How do I not spend my work holidays with my mum without hurting her feelings?
Replies: 7
by faybian
Mon Mar 07, 2022 9:01 am

Re: How do I not spend my work holidays with my mum without hurting her feelings?

Start with one thing. If it's your Birthday then tell her actually mum my boyfriend has suggested we go away and I'd like to do that on my birthday. She may be surprised and shocked but it should make her confront reality and realise that you are not a child anymore and things have changed. Once you...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: How do I not spend my work holidays with my mum without hurting her feelings?
Replies: 7
by faybian
Mon Mar 07, 2022 9:01 am

Re: I want a home birth but husband against. How do I get unbiased information?

Hi, I have had two home births with both my first and second child.  This from the NHS website (link below): 'If you’re having your second baby, a planned home birth is as safe as having your baby in hospital or a midwife-led unit.' https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/preparing-for-the-bir...
Forum: Pregnancy and Birth in Nappy Valley
Topic: I want a home birth but husband against. How do I get unbiased information?
Replies: 21
by faybian
Sun Oct 31, 2021 8:19 am

Re: Can I tell my sister she is no longer welcome to come and visit?

I suspect that you sister may be unaware that you are finding the things she says hurtful. She has obviously had a very bad time recently and her self esteem is very low. Her attacks may be a misguided attempt to try and bring you down to her level in the hope that if she can make you see what is wr...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Can I tell my sister she is no longer welcome to come and visit?
Replies: 7
by faybian
Mon Oct 11, 2021 8:14 am

Re: Assessment for 5 year old (wondering about autism spectrum)

I certainly agree that getting her soft underclothes or a uniform made out of 100% cotton might be helpfull. My ASD son not only disliked wearing scratchy polyester but it actually brought him out in red welts! All uniforms were cotton after that.
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Assessment for 5 year old (wondering about autism spectrum)
Replies: 12
by faybian
Mon Sep 20, 2021 6:10 pm

Re: daughter not invited to party

Have you considered talking to the class teacher? We had a rule in our class that if you asked more than half the class you had to ask everyone, for exactly this reason. It is tricky with a class of 11 as it's so small, I certainly think it would be better to invite everyone if the party is larger t...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: daughter not invited to party
Replies: 16
by faybian
Mon Sep 13, 2021 9:44 am

Re: Advice on Bolingbroke v Graveney?

RE The Wandsworth Test for admission to Graveney. The Wandsworth test, by GL Assessments, consists of two parts, verbal and non verbal reasoning, and is particularly designed to be fair so there is little point in tutoring for it. Tutors are generally only used for 11+ entry papers for independent s...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Advice on Bolingbroke v Graveney?
Replies: 8
by faybian
Mon Jul 12, 2021 10:01 am

Re: Husband wants us to separate /divorce

Why was the non molestation order granted? What were the grounds? Do you have someone to support you and help you fight your corner? A friend or relative? You need to be able to talk to the police and argue your side of events otherwise they, and other people involved, will only hear his side of the...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Husband wants us to separate /divorce
Replies: 25
by faybian
Mon Jul 12, 2021 9:22 am

Re: Advice on Bolingbroke v Graveney?

I have one child at Graveney, one who has left (now first year of Uni). I do not think Graveney is a particularly strict school, certainly no more than average, and I have never heard anyone describe it as such. In the sixth form there is no uniform and students are expected to be responsible and ma...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Advice on Bolingbroke v Graveney?
Replies: 8
by faybian
Tue Jun 15, 2021 8:14 am

Re: CLAPHAM COMMON - ADDITIONAL LIGHTING NOT NEEDED

I agree, I thought this straight away when I read it. Extra lighting is damaging to wildlife, particularly birds and a waste of energy. The Common should be kept as natural as possible and the welfare of wildlife should be prioritised in this area. No one has to cross the common in the dark, probabl...
Forum: Local News
Topic: CLAPHAM COMMON - ADDITIONAL LIGHTING NOT NEEDED
Replies: 13
by faybian
Mon Mar 22, 2021 8:52 am