tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post839453728921204600..comments2024-01-15T12:17:49.418+02:00Comments on Midlife Singlemum: A Sister For DDRachel Selbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-10684079430465528532016-03-03T13:21:43.766+02:002016-03-03T13:21:43.766+02:00We've had one meeting and it went very well. D...We've had one meeting and it went very well. Dd really enjoyed it and is looking forward to next week. Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-85121978463007637682016-03-03T10:42:16.210+02:002016-03-03T10:42:16.210+02:00Definitely a click bait title :D What a fabulou...Definitely a click bait title :D What a fabulous idea though, I love the sound of that programme! Sounds like both big sister and small sister will get something out of it! :)BavarianSojournhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12701272367912860549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-10908833605094074562016-02-27T18:57:18.069+02:002016-02-27T18:57:18.069+02:00I'm not really worried but every so often you ...I'm not really worried but every so often you here a story about a family that were doing everything right and then some mistake led to social workers taking their chidren away. It could happen to anyone. But I agree that a good social worker can be very helpful. Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-62837468552909185792016-02-27T18:55:23.618+02:002016-02-27T18:55:23.618+02:00We have high hopes. We have high hopes. Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-60063786915120952242016-02-27T16:18:54.628+02:002016-02-27T16:18:54.628+02:00We nearly got involved in the Big Brother Big Sist...We nearly got involved in the Big Brother Big Sister programme here and I was very impressed with it. I hope it works for you and DD. And don't worry about social workers, they've been popping in and out here since Smiley was born 19 years ago and they've always been helpful xLooking for Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10010049814419812468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-55337076947957685062016-02-27T08:52:35.860+02:002016-02-27T08:52:35.860+02:00It sounds like it has the potential to be really b...It sounds like it has the potential to be really beneficial. Good luck!LifewithKatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04128468078776052456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-21994832447504585602016-02-26T15:48:06.846+02:002016-02-26T15:48:06.846+02:00Will do. Will do. Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-57311406169700708612016-02-26T12:14:16.935+02:002016-02-26T12:14:16.935+02:00Sounds a great idea, keep us posted on progress :-...Sounds a great idea, keep us posted on progress :-)MumB / @mumboshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04028202984783421119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-34934694148467106762016-02-26T08:25:08.065+02:002016-02-26T08:25:08.065+02:00Thanks for this Nicola. I'm very excited about...Thanks for this Nicola. I'm very excited about the whole thing. Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-30302778361883389832016-02-26T08:24:14.265+02:002016-02-26T08:24:14.265+02:00The social worker told me that the Bigs gain a lt ...The social worker told me that the Bigs gain a lt from it too. I hope ours will. I can'th elp thinking she will get a cushy number with us - or maybe I'm just being a snob. Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-66338189000728421632016-02-26T08:22:42.707+02:002016-02-26T08:22:42.707+02:00Thankd Mich. It could be a great experience for al...Thankd Mich. It could be a great experience for all of us. Here's hoping. Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-91512454710706765592016-02-26T04:23:20.907+02:002016-02-26T04:23:20.907+02:00How exciting for DD to have a Big Sister to learn ...How exciting for DD to have a Big Sister to learn from. Howard was a Big Brother to a lovely young boy in Los Angeles for several years. In this case, his "Little" had two Mothers and a sister, so he joined Big Brothers to have an older male presence and influence in his life. In the beginning, Howard and his "brother" would be together with the rest of the family. Once trust and rapport was quickly established, the two of them went off alone to have fun and just hang out "as boys do." It was a very positive experience both ways. We also have other friends who have participated as a Big Brother or Big Sister and all have had great experiences. :-)Nicolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-71635252033588067762016-02-26T00:51:42.954+02:002016-02-26T00:51:42.954+02:00What a wonderful idea. I really like that and woul...What a wonderful idea. I really like that and would think that Big Sister will have as much to gain from this as your DD little sister. As a parent of an only child also I see other benefits too. Best of luck, I hope it's a massive success! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02053059625435972726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-73885409386284682232016-02-25T23:39:57.531+02:002016-02-25T23:39:57.531+02:00What a great idea, I hope DD's nw big sister w...What a great idea, I hope DD's nw big sister will be a great help to her. Mich xMichelleTwinMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03666267510923224699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-30014075265157500482016-02-25T21:13:42.652+02:002016-02-25T21:13:42.652+02:00Oooh it never occured to me that I could go out wh...Oooh it never occured to me that I could go out while they are together - even just to take a walk. I think though that she might take her out of tsaharon early one day a week so I'll e working. I don't think we are emotionally draining and we won't suffer if she needs to take a week off sometimes. We also go away. Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-81582253257078578322016-02-25T20:00:06.232+02:002016-02-25T20:00:06.232+02:00Total clickbait - I did perach - do not expect the...Total clickbait - I did perach - do not expect the person to continue - it's incredibly rare for someone to do more than one year with the same kid. <br />Personally, I wiped out about 2 months before the end, and my manager had to push me through it. There were a lot of factors, including the fact that both parents were home at all times, chain smoking, so I got sick every time I went there... but it's emotionally more draining than you realize. <br />Leah Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16546935038863589318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-86519357694793782132016-02-25T19:39:38.739+02:002016-02-25T19:39:38.739+02:00I did think that it was a title likely too get a l...I did think that it was a title likely too get a lot of hits. A firend on fb called it a click-bait title. LOL. Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-18883725769339157032016-02-25T19:01:28.743+02:002016-02-25T19:01:28.743+02:00Have to say you got me going there for a moment!!!...Have to say you got me going there for a moment!!! As planned of course, I'm sure. I think everyone else must still be in shock. By the way, Tal was a Big Brother through the Perach programme in Jerusalem for the last couple of years or so - he really enjoyed it and I think he gained as much as he gave :-)Sherrienoreply@blogger.com