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My attempts yesterday to 'make' our Grannys mothers cards were a disaster! I tried to find good places for ideas on the web, but didn't really find anywhere. Maybe just a bad day for me;) Where should I be looking? Also does any one subscribe to the 'creative mag' is seems expensive at ?7 per copy- but maybe worth it? Thanks,

thanks for posting the link, esp as I've missed this topic in the media. The report makes for interesting reading. The main conclusions are that BLW leads to more self control over food intake and an increased liking for carbs. The spoon feeders have higher obesity rates and prefer sweet foods.

I mixed a a few drops (can't remember how much) with water and sprayed it around me:) Good luck

When do you want to apply? this years new starters application must be in by this week/end! Depending whether supplementary info is needed. Look at their application info, it will give a guide. BUT, the missing info which no one knows are- how many siblings will there be, how many total applications and how many will apply who meet the extra's e.g. faith criteria (if applicable). There are lots and lots of threads on this topic, best of luck...

I love making these 'buzz bars' from p62 of the Exeter Steiner School Family cookbook

lovely, enjoy the sweet moments everyone- they will soon disappear for us as they did for the parents before us....

thanks for posting this fuschia

thanks fushia, I will try your recomendations

Oh dear- two applications of 'Lyclear rinse' has not done the trick- My youngst is 15 months, any ideas of how to totally get rid of them?? Most of them have gone, but a few live ones remain!

Just read Fushia's posting about Heber's this Sat 12-3...

I love going to xmas fetes, I used to go before I had children, now they are even better with my 3 year old. Lyndhurst's was excellant last week. Any on the following few weeks?

A camberwell mum has started doing this weekly free hopscotch newsletter, I think its very sweet and has lots of good things to do with your children. I've just checked the link and it looks like you need to subscribe to get the latest edition, as the one on their website is last weeks. This may be a mistake on my behalf. Anyway if you like what you see, please subscribe.

Have you thought about getting a mothers help?? Perhaps a (CRB Checked) student to help around for a few hours per week and who is flexible to be either cleaning the kitchen or playing puzzles etc? This means you get support to do individual things with either child and they bond with one person. I did that and it helped a lot.

Well, I love my explorer 3. I did a year of my baby in sling and single push chair and buggy board. Now having the double buggy I feel, quite literaly a weight of my shoulders!! It's great, the todler has the rear seat "just in case' ie when she's tred or I want her to be in a contained place. The now 13 month old, has the front seat. I think you have to look at the strengths and drawsbacks of the different models- Beware if buying 2nd hand you are not buying a really old model. The newer ones have resolved a lots of 'problems'- like a easier position of the brakes etc.

My little one also goes to Miss Lousia's class at McAlpine's. They are brilliant with the children. She's in the 'Start to dance' class- (which is for 2.5 years+) and they take part in the end of term show. The older children are examined, but for the very young- it's just for fun;-)

i was thinking the same thing. COME BACK Fuschia;)

This is a BIG topic. I did use lots of children's picture books with my eldest daughter. Also my eldest has lots of babies to look after herself... But I found the transition a big step in our family. I also like the 'Siblings with out rivalry book' its is written as transcript of an parents support group with the authors as facilitators, and is very readable. They encourage the parents to reflect on their experiences and imagine what it's like for our first born/ second born... For example they compare the first borns experience of the new sibling with your partner bring home a new spouse and expecting you to love her/him and and to share all of your clothes, bed, personal items and partner in every way etc etc-

I used the old baby set with a new tripp trapp chair, but the back leg plastic safety extenders are not transferable. Maybe they sell them now, but six months ago I could not buy them individually without buying a new baby set. I emailed tripp trapp to complain and they sent me them free of charge.

Just to add depending on which afternoon you have off.. Myatts Field does have a one a o'clock club right next the to the children's playground- it's open on Monday's Tuesday's and Friday afternoon's (i think!!- it's been cut back so only three afternoons!) Myatts fields park cafe is open on Thursdays, Friday's, Saturdays and Sundays. myatts fields

I think its important to go with your 'gut' reaction. There are lots of different ways at looking at these parents behaviour and obviously we do not know the full picture. I think talking through your concerns with the Children team is a good idea as you can air your feelings and find out how they work with children and their parents. I also feel that you should also indroduce yourself to the family- they are your new neighbours- perhaps a welcome to your new home for the kids?? Your new neighbours have moved into your street- hopefully the very public display of their 'immature/thoughtless/bullying/stressed' parenting is their worst behaviour to their children not their best..

not stayed, but looks fab http://www.trelowarren.com/

Lets Tax the high earners:)rather than erode our terms and conditions

I'm more concerned by the continual disintegration of the state education system and the polarisation between the haves and have not's. Lets all support our public sector workers who are trying to preserve their terms and conditions and are providing services for all of our children regardless of their parental circumstances. I'm support the June 30th Strikes:)

I love the mountain buggy scooter attachment:) Shame the prame is not bus friendly;(

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