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1·6 Jun 2026·on My 12 year old comes out of her room only for meals while the relatives are here

You were right to ask. She told me tonight that her grandfather asks about her marks at every meal and compares them with her cousin's, in front of everyone. That's most of it. I'll talk to my partner about raising it with him before we plan any outings.

0·5 Jun 2026·on My 12 year old comes out of her room only for meals while the relatives are here

That's useful, she likes being in charge of things. I'll ask her to plan one evening outing for everyone rather than assign it to her.

2·3 Jun 2026·on Thinking about Mamata High School in Begumpet for our two, who are a year apart

Proximity mattered to us too, but I'd separate two things: what suits a four year old now, and what you'll want in class 6 or 7 if you'd rather not move them later. I've watched friends move children around class 5 and it was harder than they expected. That's observation, not our own experience.

2·2 May 2026·on Pacifier at night has given us four-hour stretches. My in-laws are horrified

From experience with one child only: we stopped at around ten months by taking it away in the day first and keeping it at night for a few more weeks. Two difficult nights. I can't speak to teeth or speech; that is a question for your paediatrician rather than the family.