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She sounds like she will be fine in stage 1. They are great there , and would make sure she was in the right group, and change her if necessary. She sounds at a similar stage to my son when he started in reception and he was fine in stage 1.

Dolls house?

Hi. Thanks, but think I have sorted it now. Will get back to you if it doesn't work out. Thanks for your reply

Hi We are looking for a handy man to put up our 10" trampoline, preferably on Wednesday. Any recommendations welcome, maybe someone who's done similar before? We are in East Dulwich. Thanks - please PM me.

St saviours church hall or St Faiths - have been to party's at both.

Thanks

Hi Does anyone know the first appointment time at DMC on Chrystal Palace Road? (just trying to decide if I should take my 3yr old with me when I go to queue up for an appointment for her at 8am!!) Thanks

Yeah good thought thanks!

Hi I wondered if anyone had any bright ideas for a party with just a small number eg 12 3 year olds?? Trying to avoid a do at home. Thanks!

If you can be in the car park by 830 there are spaces, depends on the time of your appointment!

I would like to recommend Frank. He fitted me in at relatively short notice and I was very pleased with the work he has done. He secured our ageing bannister by reinforcing it in a number of areas, making it safe, re-attached 2 door knobs (that we have tried and failed to do), and put up 3 pictures. I was impressed with his punctuality and liked the fact that he confirmed he was coming by text an hour before he was due to arrive. He was polite and very patient with indecision on picture placement! I have a few other pictures to be hung when they are framed and will definately call him again.

Hi I have 3 hours on Wednesday to spend with my 2 yr old daughter while big brother is at a sports morning? Any suggestions ?! Thanks

Hi Children do seem to like the tat you get in party bags ! eBay has lots of things to choose from if you down that route. I did one small gift which was a colouring / activity set- princesses for girls and cars2 for boys, a balloon and cake You can get this kind of colouring thing on eBay, or 'Carry along colouring sets' - a pad of small pictures with decent pencils attached. Someone suggested netpricedirect.co.uk to me which has party stuff amongst other things. It's nice to wrap the pressie up if you have time ! We did party boxes for food and pre- filled them which was easier. I went to a party at someone's house and they did chunky chips in a paper cup & fish fingers - was very popular, but not practical on the floor really. I think the boxes are good, I got them from eBay. Good luck!

Sunshine house can give you details of local drop in sessions to discuss concerns with a SLT. And, as someone else said there is also a self referral form they can email you. There is about a 3 month wait for assessment, but everyone is very helpful. Good luck with it.

http://www.ashdownpark.com/ We like it here, afternoon tea, lovely rooms, fantastic grounds, spa etc etc. About 40 miles away - an hour and quarter. Enjoy wherever you go!

Thanks, that's helpful- I am going to look around next week. My son goes to Herne Hill school, he could start after school club and care from September if we wanted.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/1808956.stm This link is to a BBC article giving a timeline of MMR research, (the Finnish study being the most quoted). A comprehensive review of the literature.

Combined jab gives better protection.

Hi I am thinking of using 'jam' After school club for my 4 year old 3 days a week and I was wondering if anyone with a similar aged child could tell me if they recommend it, and how their child settled. Thanks!

I have to say that our son is at HHS, just completed a year in nursery and moving to Kindergarten, and we think it is a wonderful school. Although he is still only at the Early Years stage the atmosphere and environment and vibe of the school is one of nuture, and encouragement. There is an open door policy to talk to teachers or the Head at any time, and I have always found the Head approachable and interested, she knows every child and at the stage of recommending future schools to parents personally discusses options. Check out the recent (last term) Independant Schools Inspectorate report online, the school achieved the highest standard in ALL areas. I think this shows the enthusiasm and dedication of the whole staff.

My 3 year old loves his Puky bike. We got it second hand so avoided the expense of a new one. He has lots of confidence now and rides it really well. The idea is to go straight to pedals without stabilisers & I'm sure he will be able to do that soon. The bike is very heavy but this makes it well built & solid.

I agree with Michael. I have 2 young children & feel that safety not distance should be the priority. I'm not sure why a parking space, or lack of one can cause so much discussion?!

I agree with Michael. I have 2 young children & feel that safety not distance should be the priority. I'm not sure why a parking space, or lack of one can cause so much discussion?

We have an experienced nanny for 2 children. She does her own tax, is self employed, we pay ?12.80 per hour. If we had taken on the tax it would have been ?10 per hour. It suits us not to have the hassle of tax etc. Good luck with your search.

Willis B on Lordship Lane state they do children's hair, my 1 year old was booked in with a very junior hairdresser who really had no idea and was asking me how they had gone about cutting her hair the previous time (Trotters, Northcote Road when we lived there)! I was very unhappy with the cut and went straight to the hairdresser at the bottom of Melbourne Grove (forgotten name). They were brilliant and I was pleased with the haircut and friendliness towards my daughter. They also cut my 3 year olds hair. A totally different experience to Willis B.