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Re: Marriage Counselling suggestions

I'd really recommend Richard White at the Brixton Practice. He's helped us immensely as a couple. You won't see changes overnight and be prepared to put in lots of work into the therapy. It's also not cheap unfortunately.  Couples therapy saved our our marriage by helping us work through some very d...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Marriage Counselling suggestions
Replies: 4
by Indieschoolparent
Fri Mar 21, 2025 1:04 pm

Re: What are the actual class sizes at Honeywell and Belleville primary schools?

My children have been at a well-known private prep for the last five years or so. There's been a noticeable influx of young and fresh out-of-uni teachers joining. So, not just a perceived state school phenomenon. In fact, I would say that at my children's school, the number of young teachers in thei...
Forum: Schools
Topic: What are the actual class sizes at Honeywell and Belleville primary schools?
Replies: 13
by Indieschoolparent
Tue Feb 25, 2025 7:04 pm

Re: Parent smacking someone else’s child

Very dispiriting to read this post. How on earth do parents and carers still think it's acceptable to use physical punishment on children. After all the research suggesting that hitting a child can have harmful and lasting consequences...  I agree with you that your friend should speak to the other ...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Parent smacking someone else’s child
Replies: 18
by Indieschoolparent
Tue Dec 03, 2024 9:39 pm

Re: How do you get partner to therapy?

I was in a similar position to Mum2Girlz. Husband had been having therapy due to childhood trauma and chronic insomnia. So, I didn't face the obstacle of having to convince him to "see" the validity of counselling.  Based on what some of my girl friends say, I know a lot of men struggle wi...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: How do you get partner to therapy?
Replies: 12
by Indieschoolparent
Mon Oct 28, 2024 12:30 pm

Re: New London co-ed senior school

Agree with you, Londongirl. Subtle but not subtle at all. 
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New London co-ed senior school
Replies: 4
by Indieschoolparent
Wed Oct 09, 2024 10:40 am

Re: New London co-ed senior school

Another red flag: owned and run by a private equity firm, Alpha Plus Group. 
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New London co-ed senior school
Replies: 4
by Indieschoolparent
Wed Oct 09, 2024 10:26 am

Re: Did it help partner's career when you gave up work?

Hi  I've been in this position and in my experience, the happiest medium is working part-time. I gave up work for a couple years. I was miserable and resentful. I missed interacting with people in an office environment and being intellectually stimulated. Found it tough not earning my own money.  Wi...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Did it help partner's career when you gave up work?
Replies: 34
by Indieschoolparent
Sat Oct 05, 2024 3:12 pm

Re: NHS vs Private, and Kensington Wing vs Westminster Maternity Suite

Hi I had my babies at the Westminster Suite at St Thomas’s. Professor Eugene Oteng-Ntim was my obstetrician. I can’t recommend him enough. So kind, knowledgeable and proficient. For my first birth, I ended up needing an emergency caesarean. No delays or issues whatsoever. Professor Oteng-Ntim was th...
Forum: Pregnancy and Birth in Nappy Valley
Topic: NHS vs Private, and Kensington Wing vs Westminster Maternity Suite
Replies: 8
by Indieschoolparent
Sun Jun 16, 2024 4:02 pm

Re: Summer holiday resort with good tennis classes

The Ritz Abama in Tenerife is worth checking out. They have some very good coaches.

One of my tennis-mad children had a great time there. We went over Christmas and the weather was radiant.
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Summer holiday resort with good tennis classes
Replies: 8
by Indieschoolparent
Fri May 24, 2024 1:42 pm

Re: Best options for couples therapy

Hi We found our wonderful marriage counsellor via the Awareness Centre. They have a branch in SW4 and also Tooting. We have done it both face-to-face and online (thanks to the lockdowns) with our therapist. I'd only do online if I had met them and build a rapport. It takes courage and perseverance (...
Forum: Wellbeing
Topic: Best options for couples therapy
Replies: 1
by Indieschoolparent
Fri May 24, 2024 1:38 pm

Re: Primary school tutor- Balham

Kate has been tutoring one of my children for the last couple of years and I honestly can't recommend her enough. Not only is she fun and engaging, she's also very experienced. Kate has taught at some highly regarded schools in London. She's so patient and caring and is able to get the best out of c...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Primary school tutor- Balham
Replies: 10
by Indieschoolparent
Mon May 06, 2024 11:13 am

Re: Will you let your son play rugby?

My father was a very serious rugby player in his youth. He played at his school (one of the top teams in the country) and then a talent spotter asked him to join the Harlequins. He went to university and played there too. He's now in his 70s. Mentally, he is completely lucid, thank goodness. Such a ...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Will you let your son play rugby?
Replies: 10
by Indieschoolparent
Fri Sep 15, 2023 10:40 am

Free Parkgate House nursery uniform

Hi

I have various sets of Parkgate House nursery uniforms for boys- both winter and summer.

Very happy to give them away for free in exchange for a donation to local charity Little Village.

If you are interested, please message me. We are based in SW4. Thank you.
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Free Parkgate House nursery uniform
Replies: 0
by Indieschoolparent
Wed Jun 07, 2023 1:26 pm

Re: How do I get my husband off his phone, becoming a real problem for me.

Hi That sounds really tough. I can completely see how having a partner who is constantly on their phone would lead to the other person feeling insignificant, lonely and isolated. It also sets a bad example for young people. There’s also the detrimental health impacts of excessive technology use. Ple...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: How do I get my husband off his phone, becoming a real problem for me.
Replies: 9
by Indieschoolparent
Tue May 02, 2023 11:09 am

Re: When do i need to take my daughter's dummy away?

Hi My youngest is 6 and she still sucks and sniffs a little muslin rag (we have a few which we rotate). It’s mainly at night although we allow it for flights, long car journeys, etc. She’s very attached to it and it brings her great comfort. We consulted a dentist and chatted to our daughter about h...
Forum: Childcare
Topic: When do i need to take my daughter's dummy away?
Replies: 6
by Indieschoolparent
Sat Apr 29, 2023 5:42 pm