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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 10:32

Eughhhhh! I never think to check the seal of my milk bottle...l will now!

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Latest post on 21 September 2012 - 17:46

I'm keen to try one out before I commit the small fortune required to buy AND ship one here. Don't suppose anyone has one at home I could come and have a sit on?! Please...... :-)

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Latest post on 06 September 2012 - 18:46

Awesome stuff ladies. Thanks to all of you. Really helpful. Who knew there was so much out there...?!

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Latest post on 06 September 2012 - 13:19

@Greenish All I can say is....it's really tough. The kids are too young to be independent so you still have to sort their snacks, food, bath time etc. Without a maid to help, you will struggle. Might be time to call in some serious favours....I know I am. I just hope to be able to pay back in the future. Good luck. X

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Latest post on 06 September 2012 - 13:16

@TheDangerousBlonde I just tried searching for dinner time.ae and couldnt find it...? Sounded great so am keen to know what I'm doing wrong. Thanks the rest of you for your kind offers. Have had a friend offer to do the school pick up for all next week...yay!

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Latest post on 06 September 2012 - 13:05

But I get first dibs right.....! X

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Latest post on 06 September 2012 - 13:03

Aha....some great suggestions ladies. Thanks. Just the business of the school pick up to sort and I may be getting it all worked out. Yay. :-)

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Latest post on 29 April 2012 - 14:00

Nonna2010. Glad you found a solution at Lexicon. This perhaps is good if you are after a program. I suggested the other lady (claire, at [email protected]) as she will do an assessment without getting you to sign up for tutoring afterwards, which I think is what FrazzledNZ wants just as a starting point and for piece of mind. sometimes just getting a second, professional opinion with some general guidance is enough (and is certainly cheaper than a full blown program). This is what I wanted too, so Claire is still a good option in my opinion. Hope that helps all of you who are interested/concerned. :-)

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Latest post on 23 April 2012 - 13:46

Hi Frazzled, Sorry, been away from computer for a little while. Looks like you have had lots of useful replies. Clairehdp makes a good point about the lack of support and teacher time you are getting at school.I can empathise. Was similar story for me, hence why I went to see the reading specialist lady. By seeing her, i can now rule out any major issues (we do worry when we are not teachers ourselves), and she gave me useful, INDIVIDUAL goals/guidlines in her report for ech of my children. And corrected their reading level as school had them on wrong level! I now feel confident enough to support them myself at home. Money well spent in my opinion. Maybe give her a go? re time, it was about 40-60 minutes, i forget exactly how long, but it's a one off fee no matter how long it takes. Email her, [b'>[email protected][/b'> or i can give you her number (not sure if allowed to post it here though?). HTH

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Latest post on 10 February 2012 - 13:03

Gutted. Given that no one seems to think I could still travel on my other passport....I think I shall be cancelling the trip....and forfeiting the money :-(( Just not my week this week...and this kind of caps it all.....

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Latest post on 09 February 2012 - 17:14

Just to clarify ...l I do have a passport...it's just not the one with my residency visa. Not ideal, I realise, just wondered if it was at all possible still.

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Latest post on 09 February 2012 - 15:55

I had the same problem....had to go the tough love route until he learnt that I was not going to take him out until he slept. It was pretty hard going. I almost cracked several times, but eventually he got there and then became a great sleeper who could be left alone at sleep time wide awake, day or night. Do it...your sanity depends on it!

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Latest post on 09 February 2012 - 15:51

Thanks for those words, Fulla and summertime. Did not realise UAE did not recognise dual thing. Would be pretty awful to be detained...although technically I would not be here illegally...so I haven't actually done anything wrong.... Ho hum, what to do...?

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Latest post on 09 February 2012 - 14:59

Due to fly from Sharjah. Do they have e-gates there? Both passports allow visas (NZ and British). What's the worst that could happen if I try....? Obviously a bit scared about being detained or similar!!!

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Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 12:11

Spinney's, carrefour etc all do the plain, snap lock plastic boxes in all sizes, but if you want something a bit more funky, Paperchase (Borders) have some more colourful designs. Happy lunching. X

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