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Although SuperManny may have upset some, please don't dismiss the book suggestion http://www.amazon.co.uk/Talk-Kids-Will-Listen-Child/dp/1853407054 I've a 3 year old boy and have read this book numerous times and can truly say we are all much calmer and reasonable when we follow it's suggestions. Yes it's hard in the heat of the moment but I guess if something is practised enough it eventually becomes second nature. And surely if http://www.amazon.co.uk/Talk-Kids-Will-Listen-Child/dp/1853407054 suggest it to their mentors reading list it must make some sense as they deal with some very difficult situations. :)

WorkingMummy - I so love your "blessing for my own baby" and will most certainly use it if / when I next get raised eyebrows! :)

Football at JAGS on a Saturday morning at 11am.

Had the same problem and the end result was he stopped drinking milk so we supplemented with yogurts, cheese and milk in food (mac cheese etc). A year on, if we offer milk or water in a cup / glass he'll happily accept both.

http://www.dulwichoaks.co.uk My boy's been there since September, feel free to get in touch if you want to know anything.

Second The Snowman at Sadlers Wells - can't wait. :) Maybe something here might work? http://unicorntheatre.com/whats-on

Is that Monday morning?

I'd be interested in the Tuesday afternoon. Though if things change and a Monday or Thursday morning become options then that'd be great too.

Small amount of salt in cooled boiled water - use separate pieces of cotton wool per eye.

All kids are different and don't think you can always encourage them to play with what are typically classed as gender specific toys. I added a doll to my boys selection of toys when he was about 2 and he refused to play with it - wouldn't even hold it! It eventually went to his niece. He does however have lots of teddies and will create tea parties for them. Neither my husband nor I have any interest in cars but he's infatuated with them and loves to watch F1 racing! Also his first word was wheel. On the flip side he's extremely sensitive and pre school have commented on his concern for other children when they're upset. So I guess if he isn't interested in playing dolls then his caring side can be nurtured in other ways and it doesn't mean he won't have a sensitive nature.

What about a home made sticker chart with reward on achieving a certain amount of stickers as incentive to go to bed nicely, stay in bed or whatever behaviour it is you'd like her to achieve. She gets a sticker in the morning depending on behaviour the night before

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Have friends who've used this service http://www.sitters.co.uk

My son went here for the first time today, so far so good. :) http://www.dulwichoaks.co.uk

These guys are pricey but currently have a sale http://www.isabellaoliver.com/maternity-clothes/uk/100/sale/all.html?viewall=true

Haven't been myself but if weather is one of your key factors then Cape Verde might do the trick plus no jet lag as a 2 hour time difference http://www.capeverde.co.uk

I agree the price does seem to have increased quite quickly & the cut isn't always the greatest, however in their defence they didn't charge me a few weeks ago when my 2 year old only let the lady cut one half of his hair and then when I convinced him to go back a week or so later the lady who successfully managed to cut his hair double checked with me that I hadn't been charged the last time.

Think it all depends on personality of child. My boy loves Tumble Tots, it's taught him to climb safely and be adventurous yet safe on park equipment that's possibly for kids above his age. Yet a friend's boy who was much more in to climbing than mine at a younger age found it all too easy and therefore wasn't all that interested.

Swim Vests get our vote as keeps them warm too (very much needed for our boy at Dulwich pool!) Though they do have to understand the concept of using their hands / legs to keep themselves upright.

Sol - couldn't agree more - it has to be child led rather than forced. nozchick - The books Everybody Poos, Zoo Poo & Dinosaurs Love Underpants were a real hit in our house

My boy's the same age and hasn't had nappies at night since January, 8 months on he sleeps through some nights and others he wakes us up for a wee. On the very odd occasion he wakes up having wet himself. I've heard being dry at night has a lot to due with a hormone called vasopressin?? I guess what I'm saying is that it can vary from week to week, month to month. Sounds like your girl is doing great so far. :)

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We used the Bjorn potty chair as our boy also found the regular pottys uncomfortable

Not reached that age yet so no practical advice to offer but have just bought these books for my niece who's also 5 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mummy-Never-Told-Babette-Cole/dp/0099407132/ref=pd_sim_b_4 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hair-Funny-Places-Babette-Cole/dp/0099266261/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1341912888&sr=8-3

Could you knock on the neighbours door and ask if it was okay for you to trim the bushes on his behalf?