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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 Moonlightdawn
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 Moonlightdawn
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 Moonlightdawn
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 Moonlightdawn
Sat Apr 29, 2023 5:42 pm

Re: Hourly rates for cleaners/housekeepers in London

Hi We pay our cleaner 15 pounds an hour and are based in Clapham Common / Clapham South. She comes twice a week. We don't pay for sickness or holidays. If we are away, we ask if she would like to come in and clean areas that are not usually covered in the weekly clean (for instance, the utility room...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Hourly rates for cleaners/housekeepers in London
Replies: 15
by Moonlightdawn
Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:46 pm

Re: Prep schools with the most 'academic' reputations

Could not agree more with Dudette. Wait and see what your children are into, what skills and qualities they develop. They are still so small. You have a good list of schools there. I’d also think about the pros and cons of co-ed versus single sex schools. Bear in mind that Dolphin is very much a Chr...
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Topic: Prep schools with the most 'academic' reputations
Replies: 21
by Moonlightdawn
Tue Feb 07, 2023 10:23 am

Re: Family coaching??? Does this exist?

Hi - I can relate to your post in so many ways. Everything you have noted is agonisingly familiar. Over the years our children’s incessant fighting has left me and my husband utterly exhausted and dispirited! Ours have fought bitterly pretty much since day 1. Dudette in her post makes a very valid p...
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Topic: Family coaching??? Does this exist?
Replies: 8
by Moonlightdawn
Mon Jan 16, 2023 11:06 am

Re: How to choose between two schools?

Go for the school that’s closer to you. If you can walk to school in less than ten minutes, you can’t get better than that. Please do not underestimate the stress of having to drive to primary school. When they are this small, it’s just not worth the headache. I speak from experience. Looking back, ...
Forum: Schools
Topic: How to choose between two schools?
Replies: 22
by Moonlightdawn
Fri Jan 13, 2023 10:13 am

Re: Looking at churches in the area

St Mary’s Church Battersea on Battersea Church Rd. Their family church service, which takes place at 9.30am on the first Sunday of the month, is wonderful. Very welcoming and just a beautiful church.
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Looking at churches in the area
Replies: 9
by Moonlightdawn
Mon Dec 19, 2022 6:40 pm

Re: Are children from state schools and private schools treated the same in the 11+?

Hi Elevenplus Please don't be discouraged. Secondary private schools will always welcome pupils from local state schools. Just look at the leavers' destination list for schools like Belleville. KCS Wimbledon stated a couple years ago publicly that the Head Teacher and governors had restructured the ...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Are children from state schools and private schools treated the same in the 11+?
Replies: 11
by Moonlightdawn
Mon Dec 19, 2022 4:29 pm

Re: Private Primary - how to decide (Broomwood/Hornsby/Thomas's)

Go for Hornsby House. It was always our top choice but we didn’t sign our children up in time when they were babies. Wait list only so we had to go somewhere else. It’s a wonderful school. Agreed wholeheartedly with Schoolpost2022. Go for a school that’s a trust. The ethos and culture are different....
Forum: Schools
Topic: Private Primary - how to decide (Broomwood/Hornsby/Thomas's)
Replies: 25
by Moonlightdawn
Mon Dec 19, 2022 1:25 pm

Re: Permanently grumpy husband

Hi I can relate to what you have written and it's very tough. Just know that you're not the only one and that behind the jolly, often fabricated facade, many couples face similar issues. Wholeheartedly agree with StressedHusb's recommendations. We also keep our weekends low-key. No big meet-and-gree...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Permanently grumpy husband
Replies: 22
by Moonlightdawn
Mon Dec 05, 2022 1:00 pm

Re: Brother has asked that we stand down on presents can I still buy them without causing offeence?

Hi You are coming from a good place and mean well. But your brother has expressed his wish not to do Christmas presents due to financial circumstances. I think you should respect that and not buy presents. Doing so will likely cause him embarrassment and feelings of shame. It’s not worth impairing t...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Brother has asked that we stand down on presents can I still buy them without causing offeence?
Replies: 8
by Moonlightdawn
Sat Dec 03, 2022 11:57 am

Re: Chelsea & Westminster vs St Thomas - c-section / private

Hi

I went private for my births at St Thomas’. Emergency and then elective c-sections.

Dr Eugene Oteng-Ntim was my obstetrician there. I can’t recommend him enough. Incredibly knowledgeable and so kind and caring. Feel very fortunate to have had him.
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Chelsea & Westminster vs St Thomas - c-section / private
Replies: 9
by Moonlightdawn
Thu Dec 01, 2022 7:56 am

Re: Private primary school

Hi - sorry to hear about your daughter. There are some great private schools mentioned in the previous posts. Please be aware that the Dolphin School, which has been noted above by various people, is a Christian school. Might not be an issue for you but worth pointing out. Good luck, hope you find s...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Private primary school
Replies: 17
by Moonlightdawn
Mon Nov 21, 2022 3:31 pm