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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...
Replies: 8
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
Replies: 31
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...
Replies: 36
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...
Replies: 7
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...
Replies: 7
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...
Replies: 21
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...
Replies: 7
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.
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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...
Replies: 16
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
Replies: 8
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...
Replies: 17
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
Replies: 8
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
Replies: 13
Mon Mar 22, 2021 8:52 am

Re: Where to swim with children in London this summer?

The big paddling pool on Clapham Common is now open though it may be a bit crowded in the hot weather. If you're a bit more adventurous and the children can swim the River Thames is lovely. We were swimming yesterday at Kingston and there were lots of children, and adults swimming.
 
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Sat Aug 08, 2020 9:19 am

Re: Home Schooling advice/tutors in Battersea please

Hi, I know a lot about homeschooling and I have a degree in Education. You certainly don't need Oxford Tutors for a 4 year old. Do you have time to teach him yourself or are you working full time? At this age he would only need an hour a day at the most of what might be called formal learning, perha...
Replies: 16
Sun Aug 02, 2020 11:07 am